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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon S9300
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 S9100 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon S9100 and Olympus VR-340, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S9100 was announced 5 months prior to the VR-340 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S9100 matches up against the VR-340 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Olympus VR-340

 S9100 VR-340 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Nikon S9100

 VR-340 S9100 

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Olympus VR-340

 S9100 VR-340 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9100 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and 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 S9100 and Olympus VR-340 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S9100 compared to the VR-340.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and VR-340 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and VR-340.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus VR-340 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography features
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
features face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography factors
Olympus VR-340 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (214g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9100
Sports photography with Olympus VR-340
36
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9100
Travel photography with Olympus VR-340
61
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (270 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography features
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography features
39
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging advice
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (214g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Olympus VR-340
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Olympus VR-340
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9100 Olympus VR-340
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 270 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 $130