Canon N vs Nikon P340

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon N vs Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the P340 (12MP) is relatively close but the N (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.

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The N was unveiled 13 months earlier than the P340 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the N scores vs the P340 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N & Nikon Coolpix P340. The full galleries are available at Canon N Gallery & Nikon P340 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon N enjoys outer dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon P340 has proportions 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, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the N versus the P340.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and P340 is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the N and P340.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The N has the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF trickier. The more aged N will be behind in sensor technology.