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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S32

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P330
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S32 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Nikon P340 vs Nikon S32, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is fairly well matched but the P340 (1/1.7") and S32 (1/3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The P340 was brought out at a similar time to the S32 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the P340 matches up versus the S32 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Nikon S32

 P340 S32 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Nikon P340

 S32 P340 

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Nikon S32

 P340 S32 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S32 has measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P340 vs Nikon S32 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the P340 compared to the S32.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and S32 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and S32.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P340 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S32 will give more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S32 Portrait photography advice
42
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
33
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P340
Street photography with Nikon S32
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P340
Sports photography with Nikon S32
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S32 Travel photography highlights
64
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
environment sealing
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 Landscape photography information
Nikon S32 Landscape photography information
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (220 shots)
no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S32 as a Vlogging camera
36
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Nikon S32
 Nikon Coolpix P340Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix S32
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-07 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 7.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.10 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 273 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 220 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $380 $180