Clicky

Nikon P340 vs Sony A380

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Nikon P340 vs Sony A380 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon P330
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A350
  • Renewed by Sony A390
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Nikon P340 vs Sony A380 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon P340 vs Sony A380, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively close but the P340 (1/1.7") and A380 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

The P340 was revealed 4 years after the A380 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P340 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the P340 grades against the A380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Sony A380

 P340 A380 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2009More modern by 55 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Nikon P340

 A380 P340 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Sony A380

 P340 A380 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon P340 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P340 features external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P340 vs Sony A380 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the P340 versus the A380.

Nikon P340 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and A380 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and A380.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P340 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A380 will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer P340 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P340 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 Portrait photography info
Sony A380 Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P340
Street photography with Sony A380
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 Sports photography information
Sony A380 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (500 per charge)
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 Travel photography factors
Sony A380 Travel photography factors
64
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (500 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P340
Landscape photography with Sony A380
54
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery life (500 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 Vlogging information
Sony A380 Vlogging information
36
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
9
no video
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Nikon P340 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Sony A380
 Nikon Coolpix P340Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-02-07 2009-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 lbs) 519 grams (1.14 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 67
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 11.8
DXO Low light score 273 614
Other
Battery life 220 images 500 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $380 $899