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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon P330
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and S3500 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The P340 was launched 12 months after the S3500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P340 grades versus the S3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Nikon S3500

 P340 S3500 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2013Newer by 12 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon P340

 S3500 P340 

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Nikon S3500

 P340 S3500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P340 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the P340 and the S3500.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and S3500 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and S3500.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P340 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S3500 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher P340 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
33
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P340 Street photography factors
Nikon S3500 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 Sports photography information
Nikon S3500 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Travel photography camera
64
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (129 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 Landscape photography info
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography info
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
40
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P340
Vlogging with Nikon S3500
36
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Nikon S3500
 Nikon Coolpix P340Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-07 2013-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 194g (0.43 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $85