Canon S95 vs Nikon P310

Below is a extensive review of the Canon S95 versus Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and P310 (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and P310 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The S95 was launched 19 months before the P310 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S95 grades against the P310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 and Nikon Coolpix P310. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery and Nikon P310 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 provides external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 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).

Check out the Canon S95 versus Nikon P310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S95 versus the P310.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and P310 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and P310.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S95 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon P310 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older S95 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.