Nikon S6100 vs Olympus VR-340

Here, we are looking at the Nikon S6100 versus Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was announced 11 months earlier than the VR-340 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the S6100 matches up versus the VR-340 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Olympus VR-340. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6100 versus Olympus VR-340 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S6100 against the VR-340.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and VR-340 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and VR-340.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S6100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.