Canon SL2 vs Nikon P340

Let's look much closer at the Canon SL2 versus Nikon P340, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and P340 (12MP) and the SL2 (APS-C) and P340 (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.

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The SL2 was unveiled 3 years after the P340 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon P340 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SL2 matches up vs the P340 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 & Nikon Coolpix P340. The full galleries are available at Canon SL2 Gallery & Nikon P340 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SL2 features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Nikon P340 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SL2 and the P340.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and P340 is 71 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and P340.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL2 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SL2 will give you more detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer SL2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.