Nikon P340 vs Sony S2000

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon P340 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the P340 (1/1.7") and S2000 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was announced 4 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P340 scores versus the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P340 offers physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the P340 and the S2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P340 and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and S2000.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P340 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon P340 will show more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger P340 provides an advantage in sensor tech.