Nikon P340 vs Nikon P330 Comparison

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Nikon P340

12 MP | 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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12 MP | 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Nikon P340 vs Nikon P330 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the Nikon P340 with the camera that it replaced, the Nikon P330, list out what is new, its advantages over its predecessor and finally try to conclude if the P340 is a worthy upgrade to the P330. Nikon P340 was introduced to the market in February 2014 and Nikon P330 was launched in March 2013 so it will be interesting to see how much difference this 11 months between the two cameras make.

P340 and P330 are members of Nikon's P3XX series of cameras. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Nikon P3XX Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Dimensions	Weight
Nikon P340	2014	12.0MP - 1/1.7-inch	103 x 58 x 32mm	194g
Nikon P330	2013	12.0MP - 1/1.7-inch	103 x 58 x 32mm	200g
Nikon P310	2012	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	103 x 58 x 32mm	194g
Nikon P300	2011	12.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	103 x 58 x 32mm	189g

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Nikon P340 and Nikon P330 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P340 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-02-07

12MP - 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 6400 ( expands to 12800)

24-120 mm F1.8-5.6 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

10.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

240fps High-Speed Video

Built-in Wireless

194g. 103 x 58 x 32 mm

Replaced Nikon Coolpix P330 Compare

Nikon P330 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-03-04

12MP - 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800

24-120 mm F1.8-5.6 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

10.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in GPS

200g. 103 x 58 x 32 mm

Replaced Nikon Coolpix P310 Compare

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Nikon P340 and Nikon P330 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P340 over Nikon Coolpix P330

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs Optional	Better connectivity
Internal Storage	56MB vs None	Extra built-in storage
Battery Life	220 shots vs 200 shots	20 more frames with a single charge
Weight	194 g vs 200 g	6 g lighter
Dynamic Range	11.9 vs 11.7	higher dynamic range
Low Light ISO	273 vs 213	better High ISO performance

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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P330 over Nikon Coolpix P340

Max ISO	12.800 vs 6.400	100% higher Max ISO
Color Depth	21.0 vs 20.7	higher color depth

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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P340 and Nikon Coolpix P330

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution	921k dots vs 921k dots	High resolution screens
Max Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 10.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 24mm	Very good wide angle coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.80 vs 1.80	Fast lenses at wide
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P340 and Nikon Coolpix P330

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Nikon P340 vs Nikon P330: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon P340 and Nikon P330 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P340 has external dimensions of 103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26″) and weighs 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz) (including batteries). Nikon P330 has external dimensions of 103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26″) and weighs 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon P340 and the Nikon P330. In this case, we can see that Nikon P340 and Nikon P330 have the exact same height, width and thickness.

Comparison image of the Nikon P340 and the Nikon P330 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon P340 and Nikon P330.

Comparison image of the Nikon P340 and the Nikon P330 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P340 and Nikon P330.

Top View Comparison image of the Nikon P340 and the the Nikon P330 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon P340 is 6g lighter than the Nikon P330 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

P340

P330

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Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

P340

P330

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix P340 nor Nikon Coolpix P330 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P340 and Nikon P330's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon P330: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon P340 and Nikon P330 have 1/1.7-inch sized 12.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the P340 and P330 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P340 and Nikon P330 Cameras

Nikon P340 and Nikon P330 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

DxOMark Sensor Scores
At Camera Decision, we also look at Dxo Mark sensors when available as we think it is a good indicator of image quality.

Model	Overall	Color Depth	Dynamic Range	Low-light ISO
Nikon P340	54	20.7 bits	11.9 Evs	273 ISO
Nikon P330	54	21.0 bits	11.7 Evs	213 ISO

Nikon P340 vs Nikon P330 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P340 and Nikon P330 features 24-120 mm F1.8-5.6 5× zoom lenses so they have the same focal range and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm and have the same max aperture of f1.80 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 120mm and have the same max aperture of f5.60 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

P340

P330

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

P340

P330

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

P340

P330

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

P340

P330

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon P340 and Nikon P330 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P340 and Nikon P330 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon P340 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon P330 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon P340 for Street Photography

GOOD

Nikon P330 for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon P340 for Sports Photography

POOR

Nikon P330 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
120 mm Tele Lens
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
120 mm Tele Lens
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
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Nikon P340 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Nikon P330 for Daily Photography

GOOD

RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
194g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
200g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
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Nikon P340 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon P330 for Landscape Photography

POOR

RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Built-in GPS
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon P340 vs Nikon P330: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon P340 and Nikon P330, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon P340 and Nikon P330 scores compare:

Nikon P340

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #31 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #435 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Nikon P330

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #45 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #492 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Nikon P340 has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon P330 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Nikon P330 vs Nikon P340 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix P340	Nikon Coolpix P330
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Announced	2014-02-07	2013-03-04
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/1.7-inch	1/1.7-inch
Dimensions	7.44 x 5.58 mm	7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area	41.52mm²	41.52mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	12800 ISO	-
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-120 mm (5×)	24-120 mm (5�)
Max Aperture	F1.8-5.6	F1.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range	2cm	3cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	921k dots	921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	6.50 m	6.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Optional
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	194g	200g
Dimensions	103 x 58 x 32mm	103 x 58 x 32mm
Battery Life	220 shots	200 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	No	Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	54	54
DxO Color Depth	20.7	21.0
DxO Dynamic Range	11.9	11.7
DxO Low Light ISO	273	213
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