Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-320
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2012
- Superseded the Nikon P300
- Newer Model is Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011
- Later Model is Olympus VR-330

Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The P310 was announced 12 months after the VR-320 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the P310 matches up versus the VR-320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P310 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus VR-320
P310 | VR-320 | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Nikon P310
VR-320 | P310 |
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Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus VR-320
P310 | VR-320 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 has got outer 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 VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-320 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the P310 compared to the VR-320.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and VR-320 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and VR-320.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P310 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern P310 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P310 | Olympus VR-320 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-06-22 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 gr (0.43 pounds) | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $700 | $179 |