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Nikon P340 vs Sony WX30

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon P340 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Nikon P340
(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
Sony WX30
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Sony WX30

 P340 WX30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Nikon P340

 WX30 P340 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Sony WX30

 P340 WX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Nikon P340 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon P340 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P340 Street photography advice
Sony WX30 Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 Sports photography advice
Sony WX30 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 Travel photography info
Sony WX30 Travel photography info
64
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 Landscape photography features
Sony WX30 Landscape photography features
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P340
Vlogging with Sony WX30
36
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Nikon P340 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Sony WX30
 Nikon Coolpix P340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
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