Nikon P340 vs Sony S950

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon P340 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the P340 (1/1.7") and S950 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The P340 was released 5 years after the S950 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P340 matches up against the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P340 offers 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 S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P340 and Sony S950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the P340 vs the S950.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and S950 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and S950.

All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P340 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon P340 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent P340 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.