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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S810c 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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P300
  • New Model is Nikon P330
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2014
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S810c Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon P310 versus Nikon S810c, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was manufactured 21 months before the S810c making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P310 scores versus the S810c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Nikon S810c

 P310 S810c 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon P310

 S810c P310 
LaunchedApril 2014June 2012Newer by 21 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Nikon S810c

 P310 S810c 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 enjoys outer dimensions 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 S810c has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P310 versus Nikon S810c in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the P310 vs the S810c.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and S810c is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and S810c.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images however you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged P310 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography highlights
Nikon S810c Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography details
Nikon S810c Sports photography details
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography advice
Nikon S810c Travel photography advice
71
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (216g)
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (270 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S810c Landscape photography factors
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (270 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging features
Nikon S810c Vlogging features
36
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (216g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix P310Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-06-22 2014-04-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.7"
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 216 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 shots 270 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $700 $350