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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P310

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P310 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
Nikon P310
(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
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P300
  • New Model is Nikon P330
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P310 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon A1000 and Nikon P310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Nikon. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the P310 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was announced 6 years after the P310 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A1000 scores vs the P310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Nikon P310

 A1000 P310 
RevealedJanuary 2019June 2012More modern by 81 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Nikon A1000

 P310 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Nikon P310

 A1000 P310 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 has got external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Nikon P310 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A1000 compared to the P310.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and P310 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and P310.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger A1000 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography info
Nikon P310 Portrait photography info
52
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography details
Nikon P310 Sports photography details
50
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography factors
Nikon P310 Travel photography factors
73
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography info
Nikon P310 Landscape photography info
55
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging features
Nikon P310 Vlogging features
73
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
missing microphone port
36
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Nikon P310
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix P310
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-01-18 2012-06-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photographs 230 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $477 $700