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Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52

Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push 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
  • Superseded the Nikon P330
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/1.7").

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The P340 was announced 3 months after the P7800 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the P340 scores vs the P7800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Nikon P7800

 P340 P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Nikon P340

 P7800 P340 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Nikon P7800

 P340 P7800 
RevealedFebruary 2014November 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P340 offers exterior 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) and the Nikon P7800 has specifications of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the P340 versus the P7800.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and P7800 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and P7800.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
46
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P340 Street photography highlights
Nikon P7800 Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.7")
65
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (399g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 Sports photography features
Nikon P7800 Sports photography features
39
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P340
Travel photography with Nikon P7800
64
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
68
better than average battery life (350 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (399g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 Landscape photography details
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography details
54
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
58
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 Vlogging information
Nikon P7800 Vlogging information
36
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
75
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
heavier than competition (399 grams)
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Nikon P340 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Nikon P7800
 Nikon Coolpix P340Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-07 2013-11-25
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 10.00 m
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 399g (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 54
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 11.7
DXO Low light score 273 200
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 350 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $380 $550