Nikon Coolpix P340 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelCoolpix P340Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Predecessor ModelNikon Coolpix P330
      MSRP$379.95
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.2 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 6,40080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30003648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:34:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, daylight, cloudy, fluorescent 1/2/3, incandescent, flash, underwater auto/1/2/flash
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 120 mm35 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom5x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 5.6f/3.5 - 10.0
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance2 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.50"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec1 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps1.6 fps
      Flash Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesTTL AutoAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range6.50 m4.30 m Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program Auto, SCN, Exposure Compensation (±2.0 EV in 1/3 EV Steps), Auto Bracketing
      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      DxO Low Light ISO273
      DxO Color Depth20.7
      DxO Dynamic Range11.9
      DxO Overall Score54
      Video Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Dimensions103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26")97 x 59 x 22 mm (3.82 x 2.32 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.6 x 2.9"
      Package Weight1.1 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Battery PackEN-EL12NP-BD1
      Battery Life220 shots
      Internal Storage56 MB4 GB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo
      Other Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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