Nikon P340 vs Nikon S800c
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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S800c Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Nikon P340 vs Nikon S800c Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Nikon Coolpix S800c. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P340 Gallery and Nikon S800c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Nikon S800c
P340 | S800c | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | February 2013 | Newer by 13 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 819k | Sharper screen (+102k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon P340
S800c | P340 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P340 and Nikon S800c
P340 | S800c | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and S800c is 92 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S800c Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P340 | Nikon Coolpix S800c | |
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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 |