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Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon P330
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
Photography Glossary

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon P340 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The P340 was unveiled 2 years later than the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P340 grades vs the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 P340 GR Digital IV 
LaunchedFebruary 2014September 2011Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Nikon P340

 GR Digital IV P340 
Screen resolution1230k921kClearer screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 P340 GR Digital IV 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P340 enjoys external 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) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the P340 versus the GR Digital IV.

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P340 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher P340 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P340
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
42
has manual focus
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
41
manual focus
saves RAW files
low resolution (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 IV
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P340
Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
39
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery (390 shots)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography factors
64
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
67
great battery (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f1.9)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography factors
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
53
manual focus
very good max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
great battery (390 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P340
Vlogging with Ricoh GR Digital IV
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
29
very good max aperture (f1.9)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Nikon Coolpix P340Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P340 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-07 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/1.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 390 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $380 $599