Nikon P340 vs Sony WX5

The following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon P340 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the P340 (1/1.7") and WX5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The P340 was introduced 3 years after the WX5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the P340 matches up against the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P340 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P340 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the P340 and the WX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P340 and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The P340 uses the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The younger P340 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.