Nikon S9300 vs Olympus VR-340
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Superseded the Nikon S9100
- Renewed by Nikon S9500
(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
- Revealed January 2012
Nikon S9300 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Nikon S9300 versus Olympus VR-340, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S9300 was launched 7 months after the VR-340 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S9300 scores vs the VR-340 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S9300 vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Olympus VR-340. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Olympus VR-340
S9300 | VR-340 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | January 2012 | More modern by 7 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Nikon S9300
VR-340 | S9300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Olympus VR-340
S9300 | VR-340 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Nikon S9300 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 has got external measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Nikon S9300 versus Olympus VR-340 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S9300 against the VR-340.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and VR-340 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S9300 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and VR-340.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger S9300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon S9300 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Olympus VR-340 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Olympus VR-340 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-07-16 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.0-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.9 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" 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 | 200 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $249 | $130 |