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Nikon P300 vs Nikon P340

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P340 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2011
  • Updated by Nikon P310
Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon P330
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon P340 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon P300 versus Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the P340 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the P300 (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The P300 was unveiled 3 years before the P340 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the P300 scores against the P340 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Nikon P340

 P300 P340 
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Nikon P300

 P340 P300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014May 2011Fresher by 32 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Nikon P340

 P300 P340 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the P300 and the P340.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P340 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and P340 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and P340.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The P300 contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The older P300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P300
Portrait photography with Nikon P340
27
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
manual focus
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P300
Street photography with Nikon P340
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography info
Nikon P340 Travel photography info
63
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography information
Nikon P340 Landscape photography information
43
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
54
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P340 as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
36
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon P340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Nikon P340
 Nikon Coolpix P300Nikon Coolpix P340
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P300 Nikon Coolpix P340
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-05-31 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 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 format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189g (0.42 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 273
Other
Battery life 240 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $500 $380