Nikon P340 vs Samsung DV300F

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon P340 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and DV300F (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The P340 was released 2 years after the DV300F which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the P340 matches up versus the DV300F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P340 features outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the P340 compared to the DV300F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P340 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and DV300F.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P340 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung DV300F will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher P340 provides an edge in sensor innovation.