Nikon L26 vs Nikon P340
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon P340 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Nikon P330

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.

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.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P340 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L26 and Nikon Coolpix P340. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L26 Gallery and Nikon P340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon P340
L26 | P340 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Nikon L26
P340 | L26 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L26 and Nikon P340
L26 | P340 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Nikon L26 versus Nikon P340 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L26 vs Nikon P340 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L26 | Nikon Coolpix P340 | |
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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 |