Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot S120 and Nikon Coolpix P340

Comparison of Canon PowerShot S120 and Nikon Coolpix P340 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot S120 ×
Nikon Coolpix P340 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot S120Nikon Coolpix P340
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberS120P340
Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Release year (year)20132014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)100103
Width (mm)2932
Height (mm)5958
Weight (g)217194
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon S110-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112.2
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3243.32
Sensor width (mm)7.67.6
Sensor height (mm)5.75.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.91.9
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score5654
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.320.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.911.9
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)246273
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1696 x 2112(3.6 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2400 x 3000(7.2 mp other)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 384 x 480(0.2 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 960 x 1200(1.2 mp other)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3000 x 3000(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.nrw)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)11.810
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 960x540
Movie max framerate (fps)24030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: LPCM stereo)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 7 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 120.0024.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.00 - 26.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.560.18 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter++
Min focus range (cm)530
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 50-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF: AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (Any position is available, fixed centre or Face Select and Track)Contrast Detect: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)8080
Iso settingsAuto with selectable upper limit (400-12800), ISO 80-12800 in 1/3 EV stepsAuto, ISO 80 to 3200; ISO 6400, Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12,800) (available when using P, S, A, or M mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom (2)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto 1
  • auto 2
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/2500 - 2501/4000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot; Facial brightness evaluated in Face Detection AFMatrix, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSCN: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, SnowBacklighting, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • ttl auto flash with monitor preflashes
Flash range description1.6 ft. – 23 ft. (W), 1.6 – 7.5 ft. Auto ISO: (T) (50cm – 7m (W), (50cm – 2.3m (T))Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 21 ft.) [T]: 0.5 to 2.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 8 ft. 2 in.)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.nrw)
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)-56
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • ethernet
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.94-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.18-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.31-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.810
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)510
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1.9-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1.4-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.17-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.3-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.26-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.71-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.1-
Startup time (s)1.5-
Play -> record time (s)1.3-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.2-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230220
Battery form factorProprietary NB-6LHProprietary EN-EL12
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-6LH Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • windows; mac os x
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDIGIC 6 processor, BSI sensor, f/1.8-5.7 5x lens, built-in Wi-Fi.Available in black.



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