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Canon 1D X vs Nikon P340

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
73
Overall
68
Canon EOS-1D X front
 
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon 1D X vs Nikon P340 Key Specs

Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Old Model is Canon 1Ds MIII
  • Successor is Canon 1D X II
Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon P330
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Canon 1D X vs Nikon P340 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon 1D X and Nikon P340, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and P340 (12MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and P340 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D X was brought out 3 years earlier than the P340 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D X being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon P340 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the 1D X matches up versus the P340 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X over the Nikon P340

 1D X P340 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Canon 1D X

 P340 1D X 
IntroducedFebruary 2014October 2011Newer by 28 months

Common features in the Canon 1D X and Nikon P340

 1D X P340 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon 1D X vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D X comes with physical dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) while the Nikon P340 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D X and Nikon P340 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 1D X vs the P340.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon P340 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1D X and P340 is 50 and 92 respectively.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D X and P340.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 1D X will offer you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 1D X is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D X
Portrait photography with Nikon P340
79
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
42
has manual focus
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X Street photography factors
Nikon P340 Street photography factors
59
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X Sports photography features
Nikon P340 Sports photography features
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (1,120 per charge)
39
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X Travel photography features
Nikon P340 Travel photography features
49
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (1,120 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D X
Landscape photography with Nikon P340
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (1,120 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X Vlogging info
Nikon P340 Vlogging info
28
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
36
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Canon 1D X vs Nikon P340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X and Nikon P340
 Canon EOS-1D XNikon Coolpix P340
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D X Nikon Coolpix P340
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-10-18 2014-02-07
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Total lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.50 m
Flash modes E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional No
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1340g (2.95 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 54
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 11.9
DXO Low light score 2786 273
Other
Battery life 1120 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E4N EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two 1
Price at release $5,299 $380