Nikon P340 vs Sony W800

Below, we are comparing the Nikon P340 vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and W800 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The P340 was announced very close to the W800 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the P340 scores versus the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 features outer 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 W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the P340 versus the W800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P340 and W800 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and W800.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P340 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W800 will provide greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.