Nikon P310 vs Olympus 9000

Below is a detailed review of the Nikon P310 vs Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and 9000 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P310 was revealed 3 years later than the 9000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the P310 matches up versus the 9000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Olympus Stylus 9000. The full galleries are available at Nikon P310 Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the P310 versus the 9000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and 9000 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and 9000.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon P310 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger P310 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.