Canon R5 vs Nikon P310

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon R5 versus Nikon P310, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and P310 (16MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and P310 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The R5 was revealed 8 years later than the P310 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon P310 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the R5 grades vs the P310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R5 and Nikon Coolpix P310. The full galleries are provided at Canon R5 Gallery and Nikon P310 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 comes with exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Nikon P310 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the R5 vs the P310.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and P310 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 and P310.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The R5 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R5 will provide extra detail because of its extra 29 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer R5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.