Nikon P340 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Nikon P340 vs Ricoh G700SE 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
- Announced February 2014
- Old Model is Nikon P330
(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
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 durabilityThe 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.
Nikon P340 vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Ricoh G700SE. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Ricoh G700SE
P340 | G700SE | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | October 2010 | More recent by 41 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon P340
G700SE | P340 |
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Common features in the Nikon P340 and Ricoh G700SE
P340 | G700SE | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P340 and G700SE is 92 and 88 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P340 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P340 | Ricoh G700SE | |
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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 |