Nikon P340 vs Sony HX30V

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon P340 and Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and HX30V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The P340 was announced 24 months after the HX30V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the P340 grades vs the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P340 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P340 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P340 and Sony HX30V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the P340 versus the HX30V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and HX30V.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P340 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX30V will result in more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger P340 provides a benefit in sensor tech.