Nikon P340 vs Nikon S5100
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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched February 2014
- Previous Model is Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced August 2010
Nikon P340 vs Nikon S5100 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon P340 vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is very similar but the P340 (1/1.7") and S5100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe P340 was launched 3 years after the S5100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the P340 matches up against the S5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P340 vs Nikon S5100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Nikon S5100
P340 | S5100 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | August 2010 | More modern by 43 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Nikon P340
S5100 | P340 |
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Common features in the Nikon P340 and Nikon S5100
P340 | S5100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Nikon P340 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 offers outer dimensions 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 S5100 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P340 vs Nikon S5100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the P340 and the S5100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and S5100 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Nikon P340 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and S5100.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The P340 comes with the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern P340 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P340 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P340 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-02-07 | 2010-08-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/2.7-6.6 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | - |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lb) | 132 gr (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 273 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $380 | $200 |