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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P340

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P340 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(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
Nikon P340
(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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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon P340

 SX200 IS P340 

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Canon SX200 IS

 P340 SX200 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014May 2009Fresher by 57 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon P340

 SX200 IS P340 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon P340 Portrait photography info
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
manual focus
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography info
Nikon P340 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Nikon P340
63
lighter than others (247g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon P340 Landscape photography advice
43
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P340 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
36
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon P340
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix P340
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