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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S800c Key Specs

Nikon P310
(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
  • Released June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P300
  • Replacement is Nikon P330
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2013
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S800c Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon P310 versus Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the S800c (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P310 was unveiled 7 months before the S800c and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P310 scores versus the S800c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Nikon S800c

 P310 S800c 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution921k819kClearer screen (+102k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon P310

 S800c P310 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013June 2012Newer by 7 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Nikon S800c

 P310 S800c 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 has external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S800c has dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the P310 vs the S800c.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and S800c is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and S800c.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged P310 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography information
Nikon S800c Portrait photography information
43
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P310
Street photography with Nikon S800c
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography features
Nikon S800c Sports photography features
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (140 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography advice
Nikon S800c Travel photography advice
71
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (140 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography information
Nikon S800c Landscape photography information
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (140 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
36
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Nikon S800c
 Nikon Coolpix P310Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-22 2013-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 819k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 184 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 140 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $700 $290