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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S620

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S620 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
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon P300
  • Renewed by Nikon P330
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon P310 versus Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and S620 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P310 was revealed 3 years after the S620 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the P310 matches up versus the S620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Nikon S620

 P310 S620 
ReleasedJune 2012February 2009More modern by 42 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon P310

 S620 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Nikon S620

 P310 S620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P310 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S620 has specifications of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the P310 and the S620.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and S620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and S620.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P310 to result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent P310 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P310
Street photography with Nikon S620
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P310
Travel photography with Nikon S620
71
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than competitors in class (120 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P310
Landscape photography with Nikon S620
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging advice
Nikon S620 Vlogging advice
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Nikon S620
 Nikon Coolpix P310Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix S620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-06-22 2009-02-03
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $700 $37