Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB210
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Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
- 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Released February 2014
- Previous Model is Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched July 2011

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Nikon P340 and Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the P340 (1/1.7") and WB210 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

The P340 was released 2 years after the WB210 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the P340 scores versus the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Samsung WB210. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Samsung WB210
P340 | WB210 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 32 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper display (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon P340
WB210 | P340 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P340 and Samsung WB210
P340 | WB210 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P340 provides physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon P340 and Samsung WB210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the P340 and the WB210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P340 and WB210 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and WB210.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P340 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB210 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer P340 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P340 | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P340 | Samsung WB210 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-02-07 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | No | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 pounds) | 174g (0.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 273 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $380 | $279 |