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Nikon P310 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Nikon P310 vs Olympus 7030 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
  • Released June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P300
  • Refreshed by Nikon P330
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 7030
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon P310 versus Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P310 was introduced 2 years later than the 7030 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P310 scores versus the 7030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus 7030

 P310 7030 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2010Fresher by 30 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Nikon P310

 7030 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus 7030

 P310 7030 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon P310 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 provides exterior 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 7030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the P310 vs the 7030.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and 7030 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and 7030.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P310 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger P310 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography features
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography details
Olympus 7030 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography factors
Olympus 7030 Travel photography factors
71
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography information
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7030 as a Vlogging camera
36
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Olympus 7030
 Nikon Coolpix P310Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Olympus Stylus 7030
Alternative name - mju 7030
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-22 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $700 $179