Casio EX-10 vs Nikon P310

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-10 vs Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and P310 (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and P310 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was unveiled 17 months after the P310 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-10 grades against the P310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Nikon Coolpix P310. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Nikon P310 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 features physical measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Nikon P310 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-10 vs Nikon P310 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-10 compared to the P310.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and P310 is 83 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and P310.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon P310 will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern EX-10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.