Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon P340

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm F800EXR and Nikon P340, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and P340 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and P340 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was revealed 18 months before the P340 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores versus the P340 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Nikon Coolpix P340. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Nikon P340 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR features external measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon P340 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR compared to the P340.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and P340 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and P340.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F800EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.