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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon P330
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon P340 vs Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is very well matched but the P340 (1/1.7") and S8100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was announced 3 years later than the S8100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P340 matches up vs the S8100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Nikon S8100

 P340 S8100 
RevealedFebruary 2014September 2010Fresher by 42 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Nikon P340

 S8100 P340 

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Nikon S8100

 P340 S8100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P340 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P340 vs Nikon S8100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the P340 and the S8100.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P340 and S8100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and S8100.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The P340 contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more recent P340 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography factors
42
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
26
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P340 Street photography details
Nikon S8100 Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 Sports photography information
Nikon S8100 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 Travel photography details
Nikon S8100 Travel photography details
64
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
55
flash built-in
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P340
Landscape photography with Nikon S8100
54
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 Vlogging details
Nikon S8100 Vlogging details
36
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
30
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Nikon S8100
 Nikon Coolpix P340Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-07 2010-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $380 $299