Nikon P340 vs Samsung PL200

Below is a detailed comparison of the Nikon P340 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very well matched but the P340 (1/1.7") and PL200 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The P340 was launched 3 years later than the PL200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P340 grades vs the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P340 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 features external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P340 and Samsung PL200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the P340 compared to the PL200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and PL200.

All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P340 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung PL200 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer P340 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.