Nikon S6500 vs Olympus VR-340

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon S6500 and Olympus VR-340, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was revealed 13 months later than the VR-340 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S6500 grades vs the VR-340 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Olympus VR-340. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6500 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Nikon S6500 and Olympus VR-340 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S6500 against the VR-340.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and VR-340 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and VR-340.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photos although you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer S6500 should have a benefit in sensor technology.