Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6100
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Nikon Coolpix S6100. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery & Nikon S6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Nikon S6100
P310 | S6100 | |||
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Revealed | June 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 17 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon P310
S6100 | P310 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P310 and Nikon S6100
P310 | S6100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | |
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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 |