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Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon P330
Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon P340 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The P340 was unveiled 4 years later than the GR Digital III and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P340 grades vs the GR Digital III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 P340 GR Digital III 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2009More recent by 56 months
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Nikon P340

 GR Digital III P340 

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 P340 GR Digital III 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P340 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the P340 versus the GR Digital III.

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P340 and GR Digital III is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and GR Digital III.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon P340 to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern P340 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P340
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
42
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
39
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P340
Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
55
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 Sports photography info
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f1.9)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography highlights
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
44
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inches)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging factors
36
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
25
very good max aperture (f1.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Nikon Coolpix P340Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P340 Ricoh GR Digital III
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-07 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - GR engine III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/1.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $380 $399