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Nikon P310 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
26 Overall
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Old Model is Nikon P300
  • Refreshed by Nikon P330
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon P310 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P310 was brought out 6 months after the VG-160 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P310 scores against the VG-160 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 P310 VG-160 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Nikon P310

		

		

			
 VG-160 P310 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 P310 VG-160 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon P310 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in 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 VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the P310 against the VG-160.
Nikon P310 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and VG-160 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Nikon P310 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon P310 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and VG-160.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon P310 to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
	
			Nikon P310 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon P310 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon P310 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
44
 manual focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
34
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon P310
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
56
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
48
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
27
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (165 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon P310 Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography factors
71
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 missing Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
66
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse function
 low battery (165 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus VG-160 as a Landscape photography camera
55
 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
37
 relatively wide (26mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 low battery (165 per charge)
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon P310 Vlogging features
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging features
36
 really wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic socket
30
 relatively wide (26mm)
 has face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone socket
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Olympus VG-160
 Nikon Coolpix P310Olympus VG-160
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-22 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 165 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-70B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail price $700 $90