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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P310

Portability
74
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P310 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon L820
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced June 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon P300
  • Successor is Nikon P330
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P310 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon L810 vs Nikon P310, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the P310 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L810 was announced 4 months earlier than the P310 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L810 grades against the P310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon P310

 L810 P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Nikon L810

 P310 L810 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon P310

 L810 P310 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012June 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L810 has outside dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 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).

Look at the Nikon L810 vs Nikon P310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the L810 and the P310.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and P310 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and P310.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P310 Portrait photography highlights
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Nikon P310
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great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography advice
Nikon P310 Travel photography advice
60
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography details
Nikon P310 Landscape photography details
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fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging info
Nikon P310 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
36
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Nikon P310
 Nikon Coolpix L810Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix P310
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2012-06-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.2 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430 gr (0.95 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 300 images 230 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $700