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Nikon P340 vs Olympus E-410

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Olympus E-410 front
Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Nikon P340 vs Olympus E-410 Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon P330
Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Released June 2007
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-410
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-400
  • Replacement is Olympus E-420
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Nikon P340 vs Olympus E-410 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon P340 and Olympus E-410, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the E-410 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the P340 (1/1.7") and E-410 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The P340 was brought out 6 years after the E-410 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P340 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P340 scores against the E-410 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Olympus E-410

 P340 E-410 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2007Newer by 81 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k215kSharper screen (+706k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Nikon P340

 E-410 P340 

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Olympus E-410

 P340 E-410 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon P340 vs Olympus E-410 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-410 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P340 and Olympus E-410 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the P340 vs the E-410.

Nikon P340 vs Olympus E-410 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and E-410 is 92 and 77 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Olympus E-410 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Olympus E-410 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and E-410.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P340 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon P340 will give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher P340 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon P340 vs Olympus E-410 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Olympus E-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Olympus E-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-410 Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon P340 Street photography information
Olympus E-410 Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
60
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 Sports photography details
Olympus E-410 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 Travel photography details
Olympus E-410 Travel photography details
64
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
49
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P340
Landscape photography with Olympus E-410
54
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 Vlogging details
Olympus E-410 Vlogging details
36
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Nikon P340 vs Olympus E-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Olympus E-410
 Nikon Coolpix P340Olympus E-410
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P340 Olympus E-410
Otherwise known as - EVOLT E-410
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-02-07 2007-06-14
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Number of lenses - 45
Crop factor 4.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 215k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 194g (0.43 lb) 435g (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 51
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 10.0
DXO Low light rating 273 494
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $380 -