Clicky

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Nikon P340
(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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon P330
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon P340 and Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty comparable but the P340 (1/1.7") and G700SE (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

The P340 was introduced 3 years later than the G700SE and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the P340 grades vs the G700SE in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Ricoh G700SE

 P340 G700SE 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014October 2010More recent by 41 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon P340

 G700SE P340 

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Ricoh G700SE

 P340 G700SE 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P340 comes with outside dimensions 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 Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P340 and Ricoh G700SE in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the P340 and the G700SE.

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P340 and G700SE is 92 and 88 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and G700SE.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The P340 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more modern P340 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
29
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Street Comparison

Nikon P340 Street photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
51
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (307g)
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 Sports photography info
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 Travel photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography factors
64
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than others (307g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P340
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 Vlogging features
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging features
36
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than others (307 grams)
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Coolpix P340Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P340 Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2014-02-07 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 307 gr (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $380 $0