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Nikon P310 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52

Nikon P310 vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs

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
  • Announced June 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P300
  • New Model is Nikon P330
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon P310 and Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and P7800 (12MP) and the P310 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The P310 was announced 17 months prior to the P7800 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the P310 scores versus the P7800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Nikon P7800

 P310 P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Nikon P310

 P7800 P310 
RevealedNovember 2013June 2012More modern by 17 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Nikon P7800

 P310 P7800 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon P310 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 features outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has proportions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the Nikon P310 and Nikon P7800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the P310 against the P7800.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P310 and P7800 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and P7800.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P310 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon P310 will offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged P310 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P7800 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P310
Street photography with Nikon P7800
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (399 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography features
Nikon P7800 Sports photography features
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (350 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P310
Travel photography with Nikon P7800
71
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
great battery life (350 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (399 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography info
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
58
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (350 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
36
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
75
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (399g)
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Nikon P7800
 Nikon Coolpix P310Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-06-22 2013-11-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 399 grams (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 200
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 350 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $700 $550