Nikon P340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Its time to look closer at the Nikon P340 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was unveiled 18 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the P340 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P340 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P340 has got 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P340 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the P340 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P340 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will render more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher P340 will have an edge in sensor tech.