Nikon P340 vs Sony W710

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P340 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and W710 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was unveiled 14 months after the W710 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the P340 grades vs the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 features exterior 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 W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the P340 and the W710.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and W710.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P340 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W710 will produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent P340 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.