Nikon Coolpix P340 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelCoolpix P340Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      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-WX5
      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 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.2 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 6,400125 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      ProcessorBionz
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2248, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:34:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 120 mm24 - 120 mm
      Optical Zoom5x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 5.6f/2.4 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance2 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.80"
      Screen Resolution921k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec2 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesTTL AutoAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Flash Range6.50 m5.10 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      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-WX5
      DxO Low Light ISO273
      DxO Color Depth20.7
      DxO Dynamic Range11.9
      DxO Overall Score54
      Video Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      Dimensions103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26")92 x 52 x 22 mm (3.62 x 2.05 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 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-WX5
      Battery PackEN-EL12NP-BN1
      Battery Life220 shots
      Internal Storage56 MB32 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo
      Other Nikon Coolpix P340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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