Nikon P310 vs Nikon S5100
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Revealed June 2012
- Previous Model is Nikon P300
- Newer Model is Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Released August 2010

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S5100 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Nikon P310 versus Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and S5100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The P310 was launched 23 months after the S5100 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the P310 grades vs the S5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S5100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Nikon S5100
P310 | S5100 | |||
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Released | June 2012 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 23 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Nikon P310
S5100 | P310 |
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Common features in the Nikon P310 and Nikon S5100
P310 | S5100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Nikon P310 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P310 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S5100 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Nikon P310 versus Nikon S5100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the P310 compared to the S5100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and S5100 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and S5100.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon P310 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer P310 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P310 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-06-22 | 2010-08-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.7-6.6 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) | 132 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $700 | $200 |