Sony WX10 with Nikon P340 Comparison

Sony WX10 and Nikon P340 Main Features

  • January, 2011
  • February, 2014
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 12 MP 1/1.7 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 24-168 mm (7x) F2.4-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 24-120 mm (5x) F1.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • 80 - 6400 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 95 x 54 x 23 mm, 161g.
  • 103 x 58 x 32 mm, 194g.
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Sony WX10 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
42
Value for money score
58
Portability score
98
Overall score
41

Nikon P340 Scores


Imaging score
43
Features score
58
Value for money score
72
Portability score
96
Overall score
57

Nikon Coolpix P340 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 Overview


Let's compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 with Nikon Coolpix P340. These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras. Sony WX10 was released in 2011, and Nikon P340 in 2014. Coolpix P340 is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 3 years older.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 is greater than that of Coolpix P340. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Cyber-shot DSC-WX10), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Nikon P340, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Nikon P340 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 Coolpix P340
Brand Sony Nikon
Model Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 Coolpix P340
Announced January, 2011 February, 2014
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 5 2
Screen
Screen Size 2" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 460k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.10 6.50
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/1.7
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 7.53 x 5.64 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 42.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 3200 6400
Min Native ISO 100 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 12800
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 220 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-BG1 EN-EL12
Physical
Weight 161 g 194 g
Physical Dimensions 95 x 54 x 23 mm 103 x 58 x 32 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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