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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(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  • Superseded the Nikon S9100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
Olympus VR-340
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Olympus VR-340

 S9300 VR-340 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2012More modern by 7 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Nikon S9300

 VR-340 S9300 

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Olympus VR-340

 S9300 VR-340 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and VR-340 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (215 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography details
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography details
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others (215 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (125g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography information
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decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Olympus VR-340
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Olympus VR-340
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