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Nikon P310 vs Sony A230

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Nikon P310 vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P300
  • New Model is Nikon P330
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A200
  • Refreshed by Sony A290
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Nikon P310 vs Sony A230 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon P310 vs Sony A230, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the P310 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The P310 was brought out 3 years after the A230 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P310 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P310 scores vs the A230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Sony A230

 P310 A230 
ReleasedJune 2012May 2009Newer by 38 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Nikon P310

 A230 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Sony A230

 P310 A230 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon P310 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 features external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the P310 vs the A230.

Nikon P310 vs Sony A230 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and A230 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and A230.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P310 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon P310 will give greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher P310 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P310 vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography info
Sony A230 Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P310
Street photography with Sony A230
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography features
Sony A230 Sports photography features
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
low battery pack (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography highlights
Sony A230 Travel photography highlights
71
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
45
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (230 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography advice
Sony A230 Landscape photography advice
55
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
low battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging advice
Sony A230 Vlogging advice
36
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Nikon P310 vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Sony A230
 Nikon Coolpix P310Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-06-22 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
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 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) -
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 grams (0.43 lb) 490 grams (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 531
Other
Battery life 230 shots 230 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $700 $569