Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3300

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon P340 and Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and S3300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The P340 was brought out 2 years after the S3300 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the P340 grades versus the S3300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 has got outside 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 S3300 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the P340 against the S3300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P340 and S3300 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and S3300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P340 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S3300 will render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent P340 will have a benefit in sensor tech.