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).

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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.