Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon P310 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the P310 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P310 was brought out 5 months earlier than the XZ-2 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the P310 scores vs the XZ-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P310 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P310 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the P310 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and XZ-2 iHS is 92 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and XZ-2 iHS.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P310 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon P310 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.