Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB350F

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon P340 versus Samsung WB350F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and WB350F (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was launched 2 months after the WB350F and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the P340 grades versus the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P340 has outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P340 versus Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the P340 against the WB350F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P340 and WB350F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and WB350F.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P340 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB350F will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.