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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P300
  • Renewed by Nikon P330
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon P310 versus Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P310 was brought out 5 months after the S3300 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the P310 grades against the S3300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Nikon S3300

 P310 S3300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon P310

 S3300 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Nikon S3300

 P310 S3300 
RevealedJune 2012February 2012Same generation
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 has exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3300 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Nikon P310 versus Nikon S3300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the P310 compared to the S3300.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and S3300 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and S3300.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P310
Sports photography with Nikon S3300
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography information
Nikon S3300 Travel photography information
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decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Nikon S3300
 Nikon Coolpix P310Nikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix S3300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-22 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 230 shots 180 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $700 $99