Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-11

Below, we are comparing the Nikon P310 and Olympus SZ-11, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P310 was released 12 months after the SZ-11 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P310 matches up versus the SZ-11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P310 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 has got outside 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) while the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P310 and Olympus SZ-11 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P310 versus the SZ-11.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and SZ-11 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and SZ-11.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P310 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer P310 should have an edge in sensor tech.