Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB850F

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon P340 and Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and WB850F (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The P340 was introduced 2 years later than the WB850F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the P340 grades against the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P340 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the P340 against the WB850F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and WB850F is 92 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and WB850F.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P340 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung WB850F will result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher P340 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.