Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VR-340
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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
- Announced September 2010
(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

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S8100 and Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S8100 was brought out 16 months prior to the VR-340 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S8100 matches up versus the VR-340 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Olympus VR-340. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Olympus VR-340
S8100 | VR-340 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Nikon S8100
VR-340 | S8100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 16 months |
Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Olympus VR-340
S8100 | VR-340 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8100 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S8100 and Olympus VR-340 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S8100 versus the VR-340.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and VR-340 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8100 and VR-340.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-340 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older S8100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Olympus VR-340 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Olympus VR-340 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-09-08 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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 | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.0-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE 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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 180g (0.40 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 220 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $299 | $130 |