Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Nikon Coolpix P340

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P340
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelCoolpix P310Coolpix P340
      Predecessor ModelNikon Coolpix P300 Nikon Coolpix P330
      Successor ModelNikon Coolpix P330
      MSRP$379.95
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P340
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels17 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20080 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,80080 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P340
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4608 x 2592, 4608 x 3072, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 1920 x 1080, 1600 X 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P340
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points99
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P340
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 100 mm24 - 120 mm
      Optical Zoom4.2x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 4.9f/1.8 - 5.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance2 cm2 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P340
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coatingTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P340
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P340
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P340
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow-sync
      TTL Auto
      Flash Range6.50 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P340
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing at 1/3 EV increments
      DXO Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P340
      DxO Low Light ISO273
      DxO Color Depth20.7
      DxO Dynamic Range11.9
      DxO Overall Score54
      Video Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P340
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P340
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P340
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P340
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P340
      Dimensions103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26")103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26")
      Weight (inc. batteries)194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.8 x 5.6 x 2.9"6.2 x 5.6 x 2.9"
      Package Weight1.1 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P340
      Battery PackEN-EL12EN-EL12
      Battery Life230 shots220 shots
      Internal Storage56 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P340
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)


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