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Canon D10 vs Nikon P310

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon D10 vs Nikon P310 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Released July 2009
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P300
  • Replacement is Nikon P330
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Canon D10 vs Nikon P310 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon D10 versus Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and P310 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D10 was announced 4 years earlier than the P310 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D10 scores against the P310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Nikon P310

 D10 P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Canon D10

 P310 D10 
LaunchedJune 2012July 2009More recent by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Nikon P310

 D10 P310 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon D10 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon D10 has physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon P310 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D10 versus Nikon P310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the D10 versus the P310.

Canon D10 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and P310 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and P310.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P310 to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older D10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon D10 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography information
Nikon P310 Portrait photography information
31
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography information
Nikon P310 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography details
Nikon P310 Sports photography details
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
53
weather proofing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography information
Nikon P310 Landscape photography information
35
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging details
Nikon P310 Vlogging details
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
36
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Canon D10 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Nikon P310
 Canon PowerShot D10Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Nikon Coolpix P310
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2012-06-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/5000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $700