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Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon P300
  • Successor is Nikon P330
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon P310 and Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was revealed 7 months prior to the XZ-10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the P310 scores against the XZ-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus XZ-10

 P310 XZ-10 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Nikon P310

 XZ-10 P310 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2012More recent by 7 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus XZ-10

 P310 XZ-10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Nikon P310 and Olympus XZ-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the P310 versus the XZ-10.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and XZ-10 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and XZ-10.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon P310 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older P310 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography info
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography factors
71
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
60
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography advice
54
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P310
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
36
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
35
really wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Olympus XZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix P310Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-06-22 2013-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 221 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images 240 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $700 $428