Canon 1Ds vs Nikon P340

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon 1Ds vs Nikon P340, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 1Ds (11MP) and the P340 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the 1Ds (Full frame) and P340 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1Ds was released 12 years prior to the P340 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 1Ds being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon P340 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 1Ds grades against the P340 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1Ds and Nikon Coolpix P340. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds Gallery and Nikon P340 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1Ds enjoys outside measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) while the Nikon P340 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1Ds vs Nikon P340 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1Ds and the P340.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds and P340 is 50 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds and P340.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon P340 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds will be behind in sensor technology.