Canon A1200 vs Nikon P340
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Canon A1200 vs Nikon P340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced February 2014
- Previous Model is Nikon P330
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Here, we will be comparing the Canon A1200 and Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the P340 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the A1200 (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A1200 was revealed 4 years earlier than the P340 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A1200 scores against the P340 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Nikon Coolpix P340. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery & Nikon P340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Nikon P340
| A1200 | P340 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Canon A1200
| P340 | A1200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 37 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Nikon P340
| A1200 | P340 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon A1200 vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon P340 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A1200 and Nikon P340 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A1200 against the P340.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and P340 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and P340.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The A1200 includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged A1200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon A1200 vs Nikon P340 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Nikon Coolpix P340 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Nikon Coolpix P340 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.8-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | No |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lb) | 194 grams (0.43 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 273 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 photos | 220 photos |
| Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $109 | $380 |