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Nikon P340 vs Sony A7R

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Nikon P340 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump 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
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7R II
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Nikon P340 vs Sony A7R Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon P340 and Sony A7R, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and A7R (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was brought out within a month of the A7R and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P340 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the P340 scores against the A7R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Sony A7R

 P340 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Nikon P340

 A7R P340 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k921kSharper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Sony A7R

 P340 A7R 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon P340 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P340 provides exterior 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 Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the P340 compared to the A7R.

Nikon P340 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P340 and A7R is 92 and 78 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and A7R.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P340 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R will give extra detail having its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.

Nikon P340 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 Portrait photography information
Sony A7R Portrait photography information
42
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
84
has manual focus
megapixel count excellent (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P340
Street photography with Sony A7R
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
80
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competition (465 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (340 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 Travel photography details
Sony A7R Travel photography details
64
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competition (465g)
weather proof
megapixel count excellent (36 megapixels)
low battery power (340 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P340
Landscape photography with Sony A7R
54
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count excellent (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P340
Vlogging with Sony A7R
36
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
36
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
lighter than competition (465 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon P340 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Sony A7R
 Nikon Coolpix P340Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Alpha A7R
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-02-07 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 4.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 465 grams (1.03 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 95
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 14.1
DXO Low light score 273 2746
Other
Battery life 220 images 340 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $380 $1,898