Nikon P340 vs Nikon S9700

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon P340 versus Nikon S9700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and S9700 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The P340 was introduced within a month of the S9700 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the P340 scores against the S9700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P340 comes with outer measurements 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 S9700 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P340 versus Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the P340 versus the S9700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and S9700 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and S9700.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P340 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S9700 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.