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Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-15 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
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon P300
  • Replacement is Nikon P330
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P310 was launched 12 months earlier than the SZ-15 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P310 scores against the SZ-15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus SZ-15

 P310 SZ-15 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Nikon P310

 SZ-15 P310 
IntroducedJune 2013June 2012More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus SZ-15

 P310 SZ-15 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the P310 versus the SZ-15.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and SZ-15 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and SZ-15.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged P310 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P310
Street photography with Olympus SZ-15
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Sports photography camera
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography features
71
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
34
rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Olympus SZ-15
 Nikon Coolpix P310Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Olympus SZ-15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-06-22 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $700 $200