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Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon P330
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB35F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and WB35F (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The P340 was launched 2 months later than the WB35F and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the P340 matches up versus the WB35F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Samsung WB35F

 P340 WB35F 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon P340

 WB35F P340 

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Samsung WB35F

 P340 WB35F 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2014Same age
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P340 provides outer 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) and the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the P340 vs the WB35F.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P340 and WB35F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and WB35F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P340 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB35F will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P340
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
42
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
37
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P340
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB35F Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 Travel photography features
Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
64
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
36
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix P340Samsung WB35F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P340 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $380 $130