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Nikon P340 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon P340 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P330
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Nikon P340 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon P340 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The P340 was revealed 14 months later than the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P340 scores versus the EX2F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Samsung EX2F

 P340 EX2F 
RevealedFebruary 2014December 2012Fresher by 14 months
Screen resolution921k0kCrisper screen (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon P340

 EX2F P340 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Samsung EX2F

 P340 EX2F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon P340 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P340 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the P340 versus the EX2F.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and EX2F.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer P340 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P340 Street photography details
Samsung EX2F Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 Sports photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P340
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
54
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
36
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
71
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (294g)
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Nikon P340 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix P340Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P340 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-07 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 48
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 11.5
DXO Low light rating 273 209
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $380 $478