Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P310

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon P310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and P310 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 4 years prior to the P310 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the P310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Nikon Coolpix P310. The full galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Nikon P310 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX200 IS against the P310.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and P310 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and P310.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon P310 to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.