Nikon P340 vs Olympus SH-1

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon P340 versus Olympus SH-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and SH-1 (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and SH-1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was manufactured at a similar time to the SH-1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the P340 grades versus the SH-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P340 Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P340 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the P340 against the SH-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and SH-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and SH-1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P340 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus SH-1 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.