Canon S100 vs Nikon P340

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon S100 versus Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the P340 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/1.7").

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The S100 was introduced 3 years prior to the P340 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S100 grades versus the P340 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S100 & Nikon Coolpix P340. The whole galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery & Nikon P340 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Canon S100 versus Nikon P340 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S100 against the P340.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and P340 is 93 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and P340.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.