Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6500
92 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Introduced June 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon P300
- Replacement is Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2013
Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6500 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe P310 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the S6500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P310 matches up versus the S6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Nikon S6500
P310 | S6500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Nikon P310
S6500 | P310 |
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Common features in the Nikon P310 and Nikon S6500
P310 | S6500 | |||
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Revealed | June 2012 | January 2013 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 features external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the P310 vs the S6500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and S6500 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and S6500.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P310 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-06-22 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $700 | $170 |