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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P310

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P310 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Released January 2019
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon P300
  • Successor is Nikon P330
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P310 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon B600 and Nikon P310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Nikon. The resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the P310 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B600 was brought out 6 years after the P310 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon P310 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the B600 grades against the P310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Nikon P310

 B600 P310 
LaunchedJanuary 2019June 2012Newer by 81 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Nikon B600

 P310 B600 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Nikon P310

 B600 P310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon B600 enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Nikon P310 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the B600 vs the P310.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the B600 and P310 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the B600 and P310.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern B600 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B600
Portrait photography with Nikon P310
37
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography details
Nikon P310 Street photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (500g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography info
Nikon P310 Sports photography info
46
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (280 per charge)
no phase detect AF
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
53
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (280 shots)
heavier than competition (500g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography information
Nikon P310 Landscape photography information
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (280 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging factors
Nikon P310 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
heavier than competition (500g)
36
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Nikon P310
 Nikon Coolpix B600Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Nikon Coolpix P310
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-01-18 2012-06-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 280 shots 230 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $297 $700