Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon P340

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the P340 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor size.

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The A3200 IS was manufactured 4 years before the P340 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A3200 IS matches up against the P340 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Nikon Coolpix P340. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Nikon P340 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS features outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A3200 IS versus the P340.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and P340 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and P340.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A3200 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Canon A3200 IS will provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older A3200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.