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Nikon P310 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SH-2 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
  • Updated by Nikon P330
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-3
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon P310 versus Olympus SH-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P310 was unveiled 3 years prior to the SH-2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the P310 scores vs the SH-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus SH-2

 P310 SH-2 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Nikon P310

 SH-2 P310 
AnnouncedMarch 2015June 2012More modern by 33 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus SH-2

 P310 SH-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 enjoys external 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 SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P310 versus Olympus SH-2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the P310 against the SH-2.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and SH-2 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and SH-2.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged P310 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography info
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-2 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than others in class (271g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography details
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography details
71
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
74
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P310
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
55
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging advice
36
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Olympus SH-2
 Nikon Coolpix P310Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-06-22 2015-03-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.43 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Price at release $700 $399