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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S620

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon P330
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon P340 versus Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is very close but the P340 (1/1.7") and S620 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The P340 was announced 5 years later than the S620 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P340 matches up against the S620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Nikon S620

 P340 S620 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 61 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon P340

 S620 P340 

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Nikon S620

 P340 S620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 offers physical dimensions 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 S620 has measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the P340 versus the S620.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and S620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and S620.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The P340 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The fresher P340 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 Portrait photography info
Nikon S620 Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 Travel photography advice
Nikon S620 Travel photography advice
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than competition (120g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S620 Landscape photography advice
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S620 Vlogging highlights
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Nikon S620
 Nikon Coolpix P340Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix S620
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-07 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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) 120 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $380 $37