Nikon P340 vs Sony HX90V

In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon P340 vs Sony HX90V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and HX90V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was launched 14 months prior to the HX90V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the P340 grades versus the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P340 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 features outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P340 vs Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the P340 compared to the HX90V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and HX90V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and HX90V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P340 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX90V will give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older P340 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.