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Nikon L22 vs Nikon P340

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P340 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2010
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
  • Released February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon P330
Photography Glossary

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P340 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon L22 and Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the P340 (12MP) is fairly similar but the L22 (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The L22 was revealed 5 years prior to the P340 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L22 grades vs the P340 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon P340

 L22 P340 

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Nikon L22

 P340 L22 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2010Fresher by 48 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Nikon P340

 L22 P340 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L22 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon P340 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L22 and Nikon P340 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the L22 and the P340.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P340 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and P340 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and P340.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The L22 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The older L22 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography factors
Nikon P340 Street photography factors
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography factors
Nikon P340 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography features
Nikon P340 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography info
Nikon P340 Landscape photography info
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging info
Nikon P340 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
36
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon P340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Nikon P340
 Nikon Coolpix L22Nikon Coolpix P340
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon Coolpix P340
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $380