Nikon P340 vs Sony H20
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Nikon P340 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Push 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
- Superseded the Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Introduced May 2009

Nikon P340 vs Sony H20 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Nikon P340 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very close but the P340 (1/1.7") and H20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

The P340 was introduced 4 years after the H20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P340 grades versus the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon P340 vs Sony H20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Sony H20
P340 | H20 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 58 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon P340
H20 | P340 |
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Common features in the Nikon P340 and Sony H20
P340 | H20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon P340 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Nikon P340 vs Sony H20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the P340 versus the H20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and H20.
All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P340 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon P340 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger P340 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P340 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P340 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-07 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $380 | $249 |