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Canon D10 vs Nikon P340

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon D10 vs Nikon P340 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Released July 2009
Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon P330
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Canon D10 vs Nikon P340 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Canon D10 and Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the P340 (12MP) is fairly similar but the D10 (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The D10 was announced 5 years before the P340 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the D10 grades vs the P340 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Nikon P340

 D10 P340 

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Canon D10

 P340 D10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2009Newer by 56 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Nikon P340

 D10 P340 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon D10 vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon D10 has outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon P340 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Canon D10 and Nikon P340 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the D10 vs the P340.

Canon D10 vs Nikon P340 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D10 and P340 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and P340.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The D10 offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh trickier. The more aged D10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography details
Nikon P340 Portrait photography details
32
manual focus
offers face detection focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography advice
Nikon P340 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography info
Nikon P340 Sports photography info
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Travel photography camera
54
environment sealing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P340 Landscape photography factors
35
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging features
Nikon P340 Vlogging features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
36
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Canon D10 vs Nikon P340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Nikon P340
 Canon PowerShot D10Nikon Coolpix P340
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Nikon Coolpix P340
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/5000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $299 $380