Nikon P300 vs Nikon P340

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Nikon Coolpix P340. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery and Nikon P340 Gallery.

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.

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

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.