Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
P340 | GR Digital III | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 56 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Nikon P340
GR Digital III | P340 |
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Common features in the Nikon P340 and Ricoh GR Digital III
P340 | GR Digital III | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Nikon P340 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P340 | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
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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 |