Nikon P340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Nikon P340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Nikon P340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
P340 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon P340
Galaxy Camera 2 | P340 | |||
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Screen dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 921k | Clearer screen (+116k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P340 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
P340 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | January 2014 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Nikon P340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P340 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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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 |