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Nikon P330 vs Nikon P340

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43

Nikon P330 vs Nikon P340 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon P310
  • Refreshed by Nikon P340
Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon P330
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Nikon P330 vs Nikon P340 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon P330 vs Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the P340 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The P330 was announced 11 months prior to the P340 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P330 grades vs the P340 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Nikon P340

 P330 P340 

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Nikon P330

 P340 P330 
IntroducedFebruary 2014March 2013Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Nikon P340

 P330 P340 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon P330 vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P330 offers external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon P340 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the P330 against the P340.

Nikon P330 vs Nikon P340 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P330 and P340 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and P340.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older P330 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P330 vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography info
Nikon P340 Sports photography info
35
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
64
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P330
Landscape photography with Nikon P340
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging advice
Nikon P340 Vlogging advice
36
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
36
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Nikon P330 vs Nikon P340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Nikon P340
 Nikon Coolpix P330Nikon Coolpix P340
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P330 Nikon Coolpix P340
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-04 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 6.50 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn No
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 gr (0.44 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
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 Overall rating 54 54
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 11.9
DXO Low light rating 213 273
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $500 $380