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Nikon P340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon P340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P330
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon P340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon P340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The P340 was announced 2 months after the Galaxy Camera 2 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P340 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 P340 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon P340

 Galaxy Camera 2 P340 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k921kClearer screen (+116k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 P340 Galaxy Camera 2 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon P340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P340 provides exterior 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) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the P340 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P340 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P340 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (283g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P340
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
64
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
73
better than average battery (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
36
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
37
really wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
lighter than competition in class (283g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Nikon P340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix P340Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P340 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-07 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 283g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 273 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 400 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $380 $400