Leica SL2-S vs Nikon P340

Here is a extensive review of the Leica SL2-S and Nikon P340, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and P340 (12MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and P340 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.

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The SL2-S was manufactured 6 years later than the P340 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon P340 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the SL2-S matches up against the P340 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica SL2-S and Nikon Coolpix P340. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica SL2-S Gallery and Nikon P340 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica SL2-S has physical dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Nikon P340 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica SL2-S and Nikon P340 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SL2-S and the P340.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL2-S and P340 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2-S and P340.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL2-S featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Leica SL2-S will deliver greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SL2-S should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.