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Nikon L26 vs Nikon P340

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P340 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released February 2012
Nikon P340
(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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon P330
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon P340 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon L26 versus Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and P340 (12MP) and the L26 (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The L26 was released 24 months earlier than the P340 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the L26 grades vs the P340 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon P340

 L26 P340 

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Nikon L26

 P340 L26 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Nikon P340

 L26 P340 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon P340 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the L26 versus the P340.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P340 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and P340 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and P340.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L26 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon L26 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L26 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography features
Nikon P340 Portrait photography features
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
has manual focus
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L26
Street photography with Nikon P340
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L26
Sports photography with Nikon P340
27
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography advice
Nikon P340 Travel photography advice
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P340 Landscape photography factors
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P340 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
36
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon P340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Nikon P340
 Nikon Coolpix L26Nikon Coolpix P340
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Nikon Coolpix P340
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 164g (0.36 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 200 pictures 220 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $70 $380