Nikon P310 vs Samsung NX10

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon P310 and Samsung NX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very well matched but the P310 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The P310 was released 2 years later than the NX10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P310 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P310 grades versus the NX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 enjoys physical 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 Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P310 and Samsung NX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the P310 vs the NX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and NX10 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and NX10.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P310 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon P310 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent P310 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.