Nikon P340 vs Sony S980
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Nikon P340 vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
- 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Older Model is Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2009
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Below, we are evaluating the Nikon P340 vs Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very close but the P340 (1/1.7") and S980 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe P340 was launched 5 years later than the S980 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P340 scores versus the S980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Sony S980
| P340 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 61 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Nikon P340
| S980 | P340 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P340 and Sony S980
| P340 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon P340 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P340 provides 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) whilst the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Nikon P340 vs Sony S980 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the P340 against the S980.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and S980 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Nikon P340 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and S980.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The P340 features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more recent P340 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon P340 vs Sony S980 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix P340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2014-02-07 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.50 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | No | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 54 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 273 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $380 | $300 |