Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon P340

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX410 IS versus Nikon P340, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and P340 (12MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The SX410 IS was brought out 13 months later than the P340 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the P340 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Nikon Coolpix P340. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Nikon P340 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS has outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Nikon P340 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Canon SX410 IS versus Nikon P340 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the P340.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and P340 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and P340.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX410 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX410 IS will give more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.