Nikon P340 vs Sony WX30
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Nikon P340 vs Sony WX30 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 Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
Nikon P340 vs Sony WX30 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon P340 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and WX30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The P340 was announced 2 years after the WX30 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P340 grades against the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P340 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Sony WX30
P340 | WX30 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | July 2011 | More modern by 31 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Nikon P340
WX30 | P340 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P340 and Sony WX30
P340 | WX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon P340 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P340 comes with exterior measurements 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 WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon P340 and Sony WX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the P340 against the WX30.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Nikon P340 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and WX30.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P340 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX30 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer P340 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon P340 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-07 | 2011-07-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $380 | $259 |