Nikon P340 vs Sony HX5

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon P340 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the P340 (1/1.7") and HX5 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was revealed 3 years later than the HX5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P340 grades against the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P340 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P340 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P340 against the HX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and HX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and HX5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P340 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon P340 will give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer P340 will have a benefit in sensor technology.