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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P310

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P310 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released August 2013
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P300
  • Replacement is Nikon P330
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P310 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the P310 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was announced 14 months after the P310 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the P310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Nikon P310

 EX-ZR800 P310 
IntroducedAugust 2013June 2012More modern by 14 months
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 P310 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon P310

 EX-ZR800 P310 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon P310 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the P310.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and P310 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and P310.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR800 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Nikon P310 Travel photography advice
74
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography info
Nikon P310 Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Nikon P310
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
36
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon P310
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Nikon Coolpix P310
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-08-07 2012-06-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 shots 230 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $429 $700