Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
- Announced June 2012
- Replaced the Nikon P300
- Updated by Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Announced December 2012
Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
P310 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Nikon P310
XZ-2 iHS | P310 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
P310 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | December 2012 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
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.
Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P310 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-06-22 | 2012-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) | 346 gr (0.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 340 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $700 | $450 |