Nikon P340 vs Sony HX80

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon P340 vs Sony HX80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and HX80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The P340 was released 3 years prior to the HX80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the P340 grades versus the HX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P340 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the P340 versus the HX80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P340 and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and HX80.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P340 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX80 will show more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older P340 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.