Nikon P310 vs Sony H20
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Nikon P310 vs Sony H20 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
- Replaced the Nikon P300
- Refreshed by Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Released May 2009

Nikon P310 vs Sony H20 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Nikon P310 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The P310 was announced 3 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P310 matches up vs the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon P310 vs Sony H20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Sony H20
P310 | H20 | |||
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Released | June 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 38 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon P310
H20 | P310 |
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Common features in the Nikon P310 and Sony H20
P310 | H20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon P310 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 has 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) while the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P310 vs Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the P310 against the H20.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and H20.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P310 to show extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger P310 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P310 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-06-22 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $700 | $249 |