Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon P310
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon P310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
- Revealed September 2010
(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
- Released June 2012
- Replaced the Nikon P300
- Successor is Nikon P330

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon P310 Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and P310 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR10 was introduced 21 months before the P310 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR10 grades vs the P310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon P310 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Nikon Coolpix P310. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Nikon P310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon P310
EX-ZR10 | P310 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Casio EX-ZR10
P310 | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Released | June 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 21 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon P310
EX-ZR10 | P310 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 offers external measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon P310 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon P310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the P310.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and P310 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and P310.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon P310 to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon P310 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Nikon Coolpix P310 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Nikon Coolpix P310 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-09-20 | 2012-06-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-100mm (4.2x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 pounds) | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-110 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $190 | $700 |