Nikon P310 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon P310 versus Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was released 2 years after the Tough-3000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P310 grades vs the Tough-3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P310 Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P310 has outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P310 versus Olympus Tough-3000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the P310 against the Tough-3000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and Tough-3000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and Tough-3000.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P310 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern P310 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.