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Nikon Coolpix P330 vs Nikon Coolpix P340

Nikon Coolpix P330

Nikon Coolpix P330

Camera summary

The Nikon Coolpix P330, made by Nikon, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on March 4, 2013.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
2.3 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.2 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.8 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon Coolpix P310, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Nikon Coolpix P310

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon Coolpix P340, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Nikon Coolpix P340

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

EN-EL12

The battery of this camera can last up to 200 shots per charge with the included EN-EL12 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Nikon Coolpix P340

Nikon Coolpix P340

Camera summary

The Nikon Coolpix P340, made by Nikon, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Feb. 7, 2014. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 12800. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
2.3 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.2 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.2 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon Coolpix P330, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Nikon Coolpix P330

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

EN-EL12

The battery of this camera can last up to 220 shots per charge with the included EN-EL12 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Nikon Coolpix P330 Nikon Coolpix P340
Af center
Yes
Yes
Af continuous
No
No
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Yes
Af live view
No
No
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
No
No
Af selective
No
No
Af single
No
No
Af touch
No
No
Af tracking
Yes
Yes
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points - -

Connectivity

Nikon Coolpix P330 Nikon Coolpix P340
HDMI
No
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Optional Built-In
DXO color depth 21.0 20.7
DXO dynamic range 11.7 11.9
DXO low light ISO 213.0 273.0
DXO overall score 54.0 54.0

Exposure mode

Nikon Coolpix P330 Nikon Coolpix P340
AF area
Yes
Yes
average
No
No
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Nikon Coolpix P330 Nikon Coolpix P340
AKA - -
announced March 4, 2013 Feb. 7, 2014
Body type Compact Compact
brand Nikon Nikon
msrp $169.00 $324.99
model Nikon Coolpix P330 Nikon Coolpix P340
Predecessor model Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P330
Successor model Nikon Coolpix P340

Lense

Nikon Coolpix P330 Nikon Coolpix P340
Focal length multiplier - -
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Number of lenses - -

Other features

Nikon Coolpix P330 Nikon Coolpix P340
GPS Built-in No
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Nikon Coolpix P330 Nikon Coolpix P340
AE bracketing
Yes
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
No
No
Flash modes n/a n/a
Flash range 6.50 m 6.50 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 10.0 fps 10.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 60 60
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes
Yes

Physical

Nikon Coolpix P330 Nikon Coolpix P340
Battery life 200 shots 220 shots
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm 103 x 58 x 32mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 200 grs 194 grs

Screen

Nikon Coolpix P330 Nikon Coolpix P340
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution 921 921
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No
No

Sensor

Nikon Coolpix P330 Nikon Coolpix P340
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Max image resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58 mm 7.44 x 5.58 mm
Sensor resolution 12 12
Sensor size 1/1.7-inch 1/1.7-inch
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS

Headphone port

Nikon Coolpix P330 Nikon Coolpix P340
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 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)

Viewfinder

Nikon Coolpix P330 Nikon Coolpix P340
viewfinder - -
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder