Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Nikon Coolpix P340 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Coolpix P340 - Side by side

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Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Nikon Coolpix P340: Specifications at a glance

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

  • Introduced in October 2017
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 9 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-72mm (3x), f2.8-5.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 115 x 77.9 x 51.4mm³ (4.5″ x 3.1″ x 2.0″)
  • 399g (12.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

Coolpix P340

  • Introduced in February 2014
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 12 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-120mm (5x), f1.8-5.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 103 x 58.1 x 32mm³ (4.1″ x 2.3″ x 1.3″)
  • 356g (11.5 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P340

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Coolpix P340: The sensors

The PowerShot G1 X Mk. III features a APS-C sized sensor, while the Coolpix P340 uses a Compact sensor.

Boasting an area of 332mm² (0.53 sq.in.) the sensor of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III is a lot larger than the Coolpix P340’s chip at 42mm² (0.07 sq.in.). In most cases a larger sensor will yield better results in low light, a considerable advantage in many situations (think: interior images, dusk or dawn etc.), a clear disadvantage of the Compact format.

Better choice: Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III VS Nikon Coolpix P340 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III a better choice

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

Coolpix P340
Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Compact
Sensor cleaning (3)
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.20 12.10
Auto Focus points (4)

49 1
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 80 – 3200 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.92
Articulated monitor (2)
Touch screen (2)
Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III are the larger sensor, built-in automatic sensor cleaning and the higher resolution. Additional pros for the Canon are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the articulated display, the rather comfortable touch screen.

The PowerShot G1 X Mk. III scores 27 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix P340

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

Coolpix P340
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

9 10
Longer battery life (3, photos)

200 220
Weighs less (2)

399g
(12.9 oz.)		 356g
(11.5 oz.)
More portable (2)

460cm³
(29 cu.in.)		 191cm³
(12 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P340 are that the camera is faster, that the battery has more stamina and the lower weight than the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III. Another advantage over the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III: the more compact size.

Yields 11 points for the Coolpix P340.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

Coolpix P340
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
WiFi
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III VS Nikon Coolpix P340 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III and Coolpix P340

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Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

Nikon Coolpix P340

27
11

We recommend Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III as better choice.