Canon S120 vs Nikon P340

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Canon S120 vs Nikon P340

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

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

Go in depth with our full Nikon P340 Review.
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Differences

Canon S120 advantages over Nikon P340

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
250 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
11.8 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Nikon P340 advantages over Canon S120

Less expensive
$380 vs $450 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
P340 test data on DxO Mark S120 test data on DxO Mark

273 vs 246 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Bigger JPEG buffer
10 vs 5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2500 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Integrated ND filter
Both provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

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
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon S120, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm XF1

Canon S120

Fujifilm XF1

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$460
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XF1

Nikon P340

Fujifilm XF1

$347
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$460
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P340 vs Fujifilm XF1

Compared to Olympus XZ-10

Canon S120

Olympus XZ-10

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$299
1/2.3 inch

Hot shoe
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Canon S120 vs Olympus XZ-10

Nikon P340

Olympus XZ-10

$347
1/1.7 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$299
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Hot shoe

Compare Nikon P340 vs Olympus XZ-10

Compared to Nikon P330

Canon S120

Nikon P330

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$380
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

Compare Canon S120 vs 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

Compared to Leica C

Canon S120

Leica C

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon S120 vs 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

Compared to Fujifilm XQ1

Canon S120

Fujifilm XQ1

$449
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$699
2/3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

Compare Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Nikon P340

Fujifilm XQ1

$347
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$699
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P340 vs Fujifilm XQ1

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