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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P300
  • Refreshed by Nikon P330
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon P310 versus Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was brought out 17 months later than the S6100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the P310 grades against the S6100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Nikon S6100

 P310 S6100 
RevealedJune 2012February 2011More recent by 17 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon P310

 S6100 P310 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Nikon S6100

 P310 S6100 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 comes with external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P310 versus Nikon S6100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the P310 compared to the S6100.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and S6100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and S6100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger P310 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P310
Portrait photography with Nikon S6100
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography info
Nikon S6100 Sports photography info
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P310
Travel photography with Nikon S6100
71
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
64
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P310
Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6100 Vlogging highlights
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Nikon S6100
 Nikon Coolpix P310Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-06-22 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 210 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $700 $195