Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-4000
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Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-4000 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
- Launched February 2014
- Previous Model is Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-925
Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is fairly similar but the P340 (1/1.7") and FE-4000 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe P340 was announced 4 years after the FE-4000 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P340 matches up against the FE-4000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-4000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Olympus FE-4000. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Olympus FE-4000
P340 | FE-4000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | July 2009 | More modern by 56 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon P340
FE-4000 | P340 |
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Common features in the Nikon P340 and Olympus FE-4000
P340 | FE-4000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-4000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the P340 and the FE-4000.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and FE-4000 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and FE-4000.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The P340 includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The newer P340 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P340 | Olympus FE-4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P340 | Olympus FE-4000 |
Other name | - | X-925 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-02-07 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) | 136 grams (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $380 | $130 |