Leica C vs Nikon P340
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37 Features
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![Leica C front Leica C front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-C/Leica-C-front.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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37 Features
53 Overall
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Leica C vs Nikon P340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
- Launched September 2013
- Additionally referred to as Typ112
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
- 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Replaced the Nikon P330
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Leica C vs Nikon P340 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Leica C and Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the C (12MP) and the P340 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/1.7").
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The C was brought out 5 months before the P340 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the C matches up versus the P340 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica C vs Nikon P340 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica C & Nikon Coolpix P340. The entire galleries are available at Leica C Gallery & Nikon P340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Nikon P340
C | P340 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Leica C
P340 | C | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Leica C and Nikon P340
C | P340 | |||
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Revealed | September 2013 | ![]() | February 2014 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Leica C vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica C enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon P340 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Leica C and Nikon P340 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the C and the P340.
![Leica C vs Nikon P340 size comparison Leica C vs Nikon P340 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-C-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P340-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the C and P340 is 92 and 92 respectively.
![Leica C vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison Leica C vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-C-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P340-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica C vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the C and P340.
As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.
![Leica C vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison Leica C vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-C-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P340-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica C vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica C vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica C vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-C-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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Leica C vs Nikon P340 Specifications
Leica C | Nikon Coolpix P340 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica C | Nikon Coolpix P340 |
Also referred to as | Typ112 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-09-08 | 2014-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/1.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 1% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 6.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | No |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 lb) | 194g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 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 | 250 photographs | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $1,299 | $380 |