Nikon P340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon P340 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The P340 was launched 18 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the P340 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P340 has physical dimensions 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Nikon P340 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the P340 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 92 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P340 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent P340 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.