Nikon P310 vs Nikon S1000pj

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon P310 and Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P310 was brought out 2 years later than the S1000pj and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the P310 grades against the S1000pj when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery & Nikon S1000pj Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S1000pj has proportions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the P310 and the S1000pj.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and S1000pj is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and S1000pj.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon P310 to provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher P310 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.