Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB250F

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon P340 versus Samsung WB250F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively similar but the P340 (1/1.7") and WB250F (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The P340 was manufactured 14 months later than the WB250F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P340 grades against the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P340 offers outside dimensions 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 WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P340 versus Samsung WB250F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the P340 against the WB250F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P340 and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and WB250F.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P340 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung WB250F will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent P340 provides an advantage in sensor tech.