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Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7700

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon P330
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon P7100
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Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7700 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon P340 and Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The P340 was announced 9 months later than the P7700 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P340 scores against the P7700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Nikon P7700

 P340 P7700 
IntroducedFebruary 2014May 2013Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Nikon P340

 P7700 P340 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Nikon P7700

 P340 P7700 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P340 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7700 has specifications of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P340 and Nikon P7700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the P340 versus the P7700.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P340 and P7700 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and P7700.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger P340 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 Portrait photography details
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
46
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P340
Street photography with Nikon P7700
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (392g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 Sports photography details
Nikon P7700 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (330 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P7700 Travel photography highlights
64
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
65
great battery power (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (392 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 Landscape photography features
Nikon P7700 Landscape photography features
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 Vlogging features
Nikon P7700 Vlogging features
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
75
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (392g)
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Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Nikon P7700
 Nikon Coolpix P340Nikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P7700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-07 2013-05-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 10.00 m
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 392 gr (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 53
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 11.7
DXO Low light rating 273 191
Other
Battery life 220 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $380 $499