Nikon P340 vs Sony W220
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![Nikon Coolpix P340 front Nikon Coolpix P340 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P340/Nikon-P340-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W220/Sony-W220-front.jpg)
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Nikon P340 vs Sony W220 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
- Announced February 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
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Nikon P340 vs Sony W220 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon P340 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very well matched but the P340 (1/1.7") and W220 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
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The P340 was unveiled 5 years after the W220 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the P340 scores versus the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon P340 vs Sony W220 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P340 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Sony W220
P340 | W220 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 62 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Nikon P340
W220 | P340 |
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Common features in the Nikon P340 and Sony W220
P340 | W220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon P340 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 enjoys 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) and the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon P340 vs Sony W220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the P340 vs the W220.
![Nikon P340 vs Sony W220 size comparison Nikon P340 vs Sony W220 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P340-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W220-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon P340 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison Nikon P340 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P340-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W220-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P340 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and W220.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The P340 uses the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more recent P340 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
![Nikon P340 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison Nikon P340 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P340-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W220-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P340 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P340 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P340 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P340-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W220-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P340 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) | 147 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $380 | $160 |