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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(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
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P300
  • Later Model is Nikon P330
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon P310 and Nikon S8200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P310 was brought out 11 months later than the S8200 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P310 matches up vs the S8200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Nikon S8200

 P310 S8200 
AnnouncedJune 2012August 2011Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon P310

 S8200 P310 
Screen resolution961k921kSharper screen (+40k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Nikon S8200

 P310 S8200 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the P310 against the S8200.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and S8200 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and S8200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher P310 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography features
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
71
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (213g)
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography information
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography information
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix P310Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-06-22 2011-08-24
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 961k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 213 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 photos 250 photos
Type 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
Launch cost $700 $329