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Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S620 and Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S620 was launched 3 years earlier than the VR-340 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S620 matches up vs the VR-340 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus VR-340

 S620 VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Nikon S620

 VR-340 S620 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus VR-340

 S620 VR-340 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S620 enjoys physical measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S620 and Olympus VR-340 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S620 vs the VR-340.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and VR-340 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and VR-340.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography features
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competitors (120g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than others (125g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography factors
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Olympus VR-340
 Nikon Coolpix S620Olympus VR-340
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Olympus VR-340
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $37 $130