Nikon Coolpix P340 vs Nikon Coolpix P310

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P310
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelCoolpix P340Coolpix P310
      Predecessor ModelNikon Coolpix P330 Nikon Coolpix P300
      Successor ModelNikon Coolpix P330
      MSRP$379.95
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P310
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels13 Megapixel17 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.2 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 6,400100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 12,800100 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P310
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4608 x 2592, 4608 x 3072, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 1920 x 1080, 1600 X 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:31:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P310
      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 P340 Nikon Coolpix P310
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 120 mm24 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom5x4.2x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 5.6f/1.8 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance2 cm2 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P310
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P310
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P310
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps6.0 fps
      Flash Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P310
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesTTL AutoAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow-sync
      Flash Range6.50 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P310
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing at 1/3 EV increments
      DXO Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P310
      DxO Low Light ISO273
      DxO Color Depth20.7
      DxO Dynamic Range11.9
      DxO Overall Score54
      Video Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P310
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P310
      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 P340 Nikon Coolpix P310
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P310
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P310
      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)6.2 x 5.6 x 2.9"6.8 x 5.6 x 2.9"
      Package Weight1.1 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P310
      Battery PackEN-EL12EN-EL12
      Battery Life220 shots230 shots
      Internal Storage56 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P310
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)


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