Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P340
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![Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix P340 front Nikon Coolpix P340 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P340/Nikon-P340-front.jpg)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand 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
- Older Model is Nikon P330
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P340 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon P340, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the P340 (12MP) is very comparable but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizing.
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The SX200 IS was unveiled 5 years before the P340 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX200 IS grades versus the P340 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P340 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Nikon Coolpix P340. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Nikon P340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon P340
SX200 IS | P340 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Canon SX200 IS
P340 | SX200 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 57 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon P340
SX200 IS | P340 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Nikon P340 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon P340 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS and the P340.
![Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P340 size comparison Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P340 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P340-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and P340 is 90 and 92 respectively.
![Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P340-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and P340.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The SX200 IS uses the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P340-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P340-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P340 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Nikon Coolpix P340 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Nikon Coolpix P340 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/1.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 6.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (30 fps), 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $329 | $380 |