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Nikon Coolpix P340

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3.7 out of 5
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Pros

  • making it easy to compare with other cameras
  • The camera is also capable of taking an impressive night shot
  • the camera is compact and fits easily into small pockets

Cons

  • noise is picked up by the camera when using optical zoom
  • short battery life can be limiting in this area
  • Purple fringing is relatively well controlled

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 7.44x5.58 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 1.8
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection, Spot Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Nikon Coolpix P340 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix P340

Pros

  • making it easy to compare with other cameras
  • The camera is also capable of taking an impressive night shot
  • the camera is compact and fits easily into small pockets
  • noise performance and built in vibration reduction
  • It can get really close to subjects and capture amazing details
  • best way to capture decent shots in low light
  • better menu
  • snappier operability
  • and better all-around performance
  • Macro performance is very good
  • Battery life is marginally better than on the previous model

Cons

  • noise is picked up by the camera when using optical zoom
  • short battery life can be limiting in this area
  • Purple fringing is relatively well controlled
  • Low light capabilities however are too close to care about
  • intermittent screen tears creeping in
  • bit of barrel distortion which makes videos slightly warped
  • Vibration reduction is not sufficient for slow-shutter shots
  • slightly over-saturated
  • the tried-and-tested design of its predecessor
  • no electronic or optical viewfinder on this model
  • The zoom range might be rather limited compared to many cameras

Nikon Coolpix P340 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
25600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix P340 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.29 in
Sensor photo detectors13.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:3
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
ProcessorExpeed C2
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture1.8
Maximum aperture1.8
Focal length equiv24 - 120
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Spot Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range11.81 in
Macro focus range0.79 in
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Lens priority
  • Manual
  • Movie
  • Program
  • Scene
  • Shutter priority
Camera shutter typeMechanical
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range6.5
Flash modesAuto
Continuous drive10.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Close-up
  • Dawn
  • Dusk
  • Fireworks
  • Museum
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Party
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Spot AF-area
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formatsWAV
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Dimensions
Weight6.84 oz
Width4.06 in
Height2.3 in
Depth1.26 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)220
Battery life (max)1.8 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery recharge time1.83 h
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedno
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Other features
GPSno
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
Languages supportMulti
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SER
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • 25600
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum25600
Boosted ISO minimum80
Boosted ISO maximum25600
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets8
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effectsBlack&White
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage56.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Maximum memory card size64.0 GB
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • DPOF
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMini
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
USB version2.0
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (15)

3.7
Based on 15 reviews
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Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P340 Digital Camera Review
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Published: 30.09.2014
Nikon Coolpix P340 Digital Camera Review

An update to last year's Nikon P330, the P340 brings a new control ring, WiFi, and little else.

Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P340 review
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Pocket-lint
Published: 01.04.2014
Nikon Coolpix P340 review
4.0

When it comes to high-end compact cameras there are lots of options out there. Most of those, however, happen to cost a pretty penny. Although the Nikon

Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P340 Review: Slim, Fast and Powerful
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NDTV Gadgets 360
Published: 27.08.2014
Nikon Coolpix P340 Review: Slim, Fast and Powerful
4.0

An advanced point-and-shoot in a compact frame, the Nikon Coolpix P340 has a fast f/1.7 lens.

Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P340 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 03.04.2014
Nikon Coolpix P340 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Nikon Coolpix P340 is a new compact camera for the keen enthusiast. The Nikon P340 features a 12.2 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, full manual controls, lens control ring, 1080p HD video recording, a 5x wide-angle zoom lens with a fast maximum aperture of f/1.8, a high-resolution LCD screen, built-in wi-fi and 10fps burst shooting. Read our in-depth Nikon Coolpix P340 review to find out if it's the perfect pocket camera...

Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P340 review: An advanced point and shoot wooing the street photographer
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Tech2
Published: 29.06.2014
Nikon Coolpix P340 review: An advanced point and shoot wooing the street photographer

We take a look at the tiny Nikon P340, the advanced point and shoot with Wi-fi, to see how it fares.

Nikon Coolpix P340 High-end pocketable compacts roundup (2014)
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DPReview
Published: 27.11.2014
High-end pocketable compacts roundup (2014)

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Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon P340 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 06.02.2014
Nikon P340 Review

Nikon's P340 enthusiast compact is now WiFi connected, but it's lost one cool feature from the P330. Find out what in our preview!

Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P340 review: Perfect for night photography
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The Indian Express
Published: 28.06.2014
Nikon Coolpix P340 review: Perfect for night photography

The add-on Wi-Fi feature and the fast f/1.8 lens will ensure you have a great field day.

Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P340 sensor review: Modest revamp
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DXOMARK
Published: 27.03.2014
Nikon Coolpix P340 sensor review: Modest revamp

After a fairly substantial upgrade from the P310 to the P330, this new model is a far less extravagant refresh.  Read on to find out how it performs.

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Nikon Coolpix P340
3.5

A small camera to keep handy when you need more capabilities than your smartphone can provide

Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P340: Digital Photography Review
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Published: 27.11.2014
Nikon Coolpix P340: Digital Photography Review

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Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P340 sensor review: Modest revamp
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DXOMARK
Published: 27.03.2014
Nikon Coolpix P340 sensor review: Modest revamp

After a fairly substantial upgrade from the P310 to the P330, this new model is a far less extravagant refresh.  Read on to find out how it performs.

Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P340
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PC World
Nikon Coolpix P340
3.5

A small camera to keep handy when you need more capabilities than your smartphone can provide

Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix P340 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 07.07.2014
Nikon Coolpix P340 Review
3.5

The Nikon Coolpix P340 compact camera captures images with excellent detail and shoots Raw, but performance issues hold it back.

Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon P340 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 07.02.2014
Nikon P340 Review | Camera Decision
2.8

Nikon P340 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/1.7-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 24-120 mm F1.8-5.6 lens. Read our P340 review to find its pros and cons.