Nikon P340 vs Nikon S33

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon P340 vs Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is fairly well matched but the P340 (1/1.7") and S33 (1/3.1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The P340 was introduced 12 months before the S33 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P340 grades against the S33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Nikon Coolpix S33. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery and Nikon S33 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S33 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P340 vs Nikon S33 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the P340 versus the S33.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P340 and S33 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and S33.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P340 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S33 will resolve greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged P340 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.