Nikon P310 vs Olympus 6010
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Announced June 2012
- Replaced the Nikon P300
- Newer Model is Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Announced July 2009
- Also Known as mju Tough 6010

Nikon P310 vs Olympus 6010 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon P310 versus Olympus 6010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and 6010 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The P310 was launched 2 years later than the 6010 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P310 scores against the 6010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus 6010 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P310 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus 6010
P310 | 6010 | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 36 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Nikon P310
6010 | P310 |
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Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus 6010
P310 | 6010 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Nikon P310 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6010 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Nikon P310 versus Olympus 6010 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the P310 compared to the 6010.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and 6010 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and 6010.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon P310 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern P310 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P310 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P310 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 |
Also called as | - | mju Tough 6010 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-06-22 | 2009-07-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 1/4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lb) | 179 gr (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-50C |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $700 | $0 |