Canon A810 vs Nikon P340
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Canon A810 vs Nikon P340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump 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
- Superseded the Nikon P330
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Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon A810 vs Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and P340 (12MP) and the A810 (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A810 was introduced 24 months before the P340 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the A810 matches up vs the P340 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A810 & Nikon Coolpix P340. The whole galleries are available at Canon A810 Gallery & Nikon P340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon P340
| A810 | P340 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Canon A810
| P340 | A810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 24 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon P340
| A810 | P340 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon A810 vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon P340 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A810 versus the P340.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and P340 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Canon A810 vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and P340.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A810 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon A810 will resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged A810 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon A810 vs Nikon P340 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A810 | Nikon Coolpix P340 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Nikon Coolpix P340 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2014-02-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/1.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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 | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 171g (0.38 lb) | 194g (0.43 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 273 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 pictures | 220 pictures |
| Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $99 | $380 |