Nikon P340 vs Sony T99

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon P340 vs Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the P340 (1/1.7") and T99 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The P340 was manufactured 3 years after the T99 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P340 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the P340 matches up against the T99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P340 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P340 offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the P340 against the T99.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and T99 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and T99.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P340 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony T99 will give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern P340 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.