Nikon P340 vs Samsung SL30

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon P340 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty close but the P340 (1/1.7") and SL30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The P340 was announced 5 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P340 matches up vs the SL30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 has external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the P340 against the SL30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and SL30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and SL30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P340 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon P340 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer P340 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.