Reasons to choose Coolpix P340
Released in 2014, Coolpix P340 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 194 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix P340
vs Nikon Coolpix P7800
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
Coolpix P34042 mm²
Coolpix P7800- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix P340 and Coolpix P7800 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix P340MetricCoolpix P7800
12.2 MPEffective pixels12.2 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
1.87 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
3.48 µm²Pixel area3.48 µm²
28.73 MP/cm²Pixel density28.73 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
194 gWeight399 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
EN-EL12 rechargeable Li-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL14 Lithium-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix P340 and Coolpix P7800 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix P340 has the lighter body. The Coolpix P340 and Coolpix P7800 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix P340 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix P7800
Released in 2013, Coolpix P7800 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 399 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.