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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(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
Nikon S5100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Nikon S5100

 P310 S5100 
ReleasedJune 2012August 2010More modern by 23 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Nikon P310

 S5100 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Nikon S5100

 P310 S5100 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

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

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography features
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography features
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography info
Nikon S5100 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P310
Sports photography with Nikon S5100
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography details
Nikon S5100 Travel photography details
71
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
62
lighter than average in class (132g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P310
Landscape photography with Nikon S5100
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P310
Vlogging with Nikon S5100
36
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Nikon S5100
 Nikon Coolpix P310Nikon Coolpix S5100
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