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Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon P340
(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
Samsung WB210
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Samsung WB210

 P340 WB210 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 32 months
Display resolution921k1kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon P340

 WB210 P340 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Samsung WB210

 P340 WB210 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

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

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P340 Street photography advice
Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P340
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 Travel photography details
Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
64
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition (174g)
features focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography highlights
54
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB210 Vlogging highlights
36
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (174g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix P340Samsung WB210
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
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