Nikon P340 vs Samsung ST150F

The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon P340 and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and ST150F (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The P340 was introduced 14 months after the ST150F making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P340 matches up versus the ST150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 features outside measurements 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 ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P340 and Samsung ST150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the P340 and the ST150F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P340 and ST150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and ST150F.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P340 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung ST150F will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern P340 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.