Nikon P310 vs Nikon P530

Below, we are matching up the Nikon P310 versus Nikon P530, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was released 19 months prior to the P530 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P310 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the P310 grades vs the P530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Nikon Coolpix P530. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery & Nikon P530 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P310 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon P530 has specifications of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P310 versus Nikon P530 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the P310 compared to the P530.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and P530 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and P530.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older P310 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.