Nikon P340 vs Samsung NX2000

Here is a extended analysis of the Nikon P340 versus Samsung NX2000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and NX2000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The P340 was released 3 months later than the NX2000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P340 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P340 grades against the NX2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P340 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P340 versus Samsung NX2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the P340 and the NX2000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and NX2000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and NX2000.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P340 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX2000 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.