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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S800c Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon P330
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2013
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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S800c Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon P340 and Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and S800c (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and S800c (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The P340 was unveiled 13 months after the S800c which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the P340 scores vs the S800c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Nikon S800c

 P340 S800c 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2013Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution921k819kSharper screen (+102k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon P340

 S800c P340 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Nikon S800c

 P340 S800c 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S800c has measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P340 and Nikon S800c in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the P340 versus the S800c.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and S800c is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and S800c.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P340 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S800c will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent P340 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 Portrait photography information
Nikon S800c Portrait photography information
42
manual focus
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P340 Street photography information
Nikon S800c Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (140 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 Travel photography factors
Nikon S800c Travel photography factors
64
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (140 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P340
Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
54
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (140 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 Vlogging features
Nikon S800c Vlogging features
36
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Nikon S800c
 Nikon Coolpix P340Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-07 2013-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 819 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m -
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS No BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 184 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 140 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $380 $290