Nikon P340 vs Sony S2100

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon P340 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly close but the P340 (1/1.7") and S2100 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was released 4 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the P340 matches up vs the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P340 comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P340 versus Sony S2100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the P340 against the S2100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P340 and S2100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and S2100.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The P340 contains the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The more recent P340 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.