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Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P300
  • Later Model is Nikon P330
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon P310 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P310 was introduced 6 months prior to the SZ-16 iHS which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P310 scores vs the SZ-16 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 P310 SZ-16 iHS 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Nikon P310

 SZ-16 iHS P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 P310 SZ-16 iHS 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 has exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P310 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the P310 and the SZ-16 iHS.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and SZ-16 iHS is 92 and 89 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and SZ-16 iHS.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P310
Street photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography advice
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P310
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
71
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography features
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging highlights
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix P310Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-06-22 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 220 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $700 $230