Nikon P310 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon P310 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was released 16 months after the SZ-30MR making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the P310 matches up vs the SZ-30MR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P310 provides 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) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Nikon P310 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the P310 vs the SZ-30MR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and SZ-30MR is 92 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and SZ-30MR.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer P310 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.