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Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2013
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S800c versus Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S800c was announced 14 months later than the VR-340 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the S800c scores against the VR-340 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Olympus VR-340

 S800c VR-340 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2012Fresher by 14 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k460kSharper screen (+359k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Nikon S800c

 VR-340 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Olympus VR-340

 S800c VR-340 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S800c offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Nikon S800c versus Olympus VR-340 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S800c versus the VR-340.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and VR-340 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and VR-340.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger S800c provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography features
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography features
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S800c
Street photography with Olympus VR-340
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (140 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography info
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography info
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (140 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography details
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (140 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging highlights
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging highlights
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Olympus VR-340
 Nikon Coolpix S800cOlympus VR-340
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Olympus VR-340
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-04 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 819k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184 grams (0.41 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 life 140 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $290 $130