Nikon P340 vs Sony W650
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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-W650 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650/Sony-W650-front.jpg)
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Nikon P340 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Push 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
- Old Model is Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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Nikon P340 vs Sony W650 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon P340 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and W650 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.
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The P340 was released 2 years later than the W650 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P340 matches up vs the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon P340 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Sony W650
P340 | W650 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 26 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Nikon P340
W650 | P340 |
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Common features in the Nikon P340 and Sony W650
P340 | W650 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Nikon P340 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Nikon P340 versus Sony W650 in our brand new Camera & 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, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the P340 compared to the W650.
![Nikon P340 vs Sony W650 size comparison Nikon P340 vs Sony W650 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P340-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.
![Nikon P340 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison Nikon P340 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P340-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P340 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and W650.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P340 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W650 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger P340 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
![Nikon P340 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison Nikon P340 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P340-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P340 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P340 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P340 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P340-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Nikon P340 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | No | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 lbs) | 124g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 273 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 220 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $380 | $140 |