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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise 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
  • Superseded the Nikon P330
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2014
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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon P340 vs Nikon S810c, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and S810c (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and S810c (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The P340 was manufactured 2 months prior to the S810c and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the P340 matches up versus the S810c when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Nikon S810c

 P340 S810c 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon P340

 S810c P340 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k921kCrisper display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Nikon S810c

 P340 S810c 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014April 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P340 has outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S810c has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the P340 versus the S810c.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P340 and S810c is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and S810c.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P340 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S810c will show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S810c Portrait photography highlights
42
manual focus
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than others in class (216g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P340
Sports photography with Nikon S810c
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P340
Travel photography with Nikon S810c
64
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than others in class (216 grams)
features focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (270 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P340
Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
54
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (270 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P340
Vlogging with Nikon S810c
36
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (216 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix P340Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 2014-04-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 5.60 m
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 216 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 270 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $380 $350