Nikon P340 vs Samsung NX3000

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Nikon P340 vs Samsung NX3000

1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon P340 advantages over Samsung NX3000

Less expensive
$380 vs $529 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
307k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Samsung NX3000 advantages over Nikon P340

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

370 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
20.3 vs 12.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon P340, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon S110

Nikon P340

Canon S110

$347
1/1.7 inch

In-camera panoramas
Higher effective ISO

$249
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
Slow-motion videos

Compare Nikon P340 vs Canon S110

Samsung NX3000

Canon S110

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$249
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Canon S110

Compared to Nikon P330

Nikon P340

Nikon P330

$347
1/1.7 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$380
1/1.7 inch

Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon P340 vs Nikon P330

Samsung NX3000

Nikon P330

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$380
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Samsung NX1100

Nikon P340

Samsung NX1100

$347
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P340 vs Samsung NX1100

Samsung NX3000

Samsung NX1100

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$450
APS-C

Shoots 24p video
Higher-res screen

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Nikon P340

Fujifilm X-M1

$347
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$993
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P340 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X-M1

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Leica C

Nikon P340

Leica C

$347
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon P340 vs Leica C

Samsung NX3000

Leica C

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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