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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2011
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Olympus VR-340

 S6100 VR-340 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Nikon S6100

 VR-340 S6100 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2011Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Olympus VR-340

 S6100 VR-340 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

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

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography features
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography details
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography details
65
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (210 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-340
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
43
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Olympus VR-340
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Olympus VR-340
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Olympus VR-340
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-09 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $195 $130