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Nikon P310 vs Sony H20

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Nikon P310 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(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
Sony H20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Sony H20

 P310 H20 
ReleasedJune 2012May 2009Fresher by 38 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon P310

 H20 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Sony H20

 P310 H20 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P310 vs Sony H20 size comparison

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

Nikon P310 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography features
Sony H20 Portrait photography features
43
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography factors
Sony H20 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P310
Sports photography with Sony H20
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P310
Travel photography with Sony H20
71
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
long reach (380mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (250g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography factors
Sony H20 Landscape photography factors
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging features
Sony H20 Vlogging features
36
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (250g)
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Nikon P310 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Sony H20
 Nikon Coolpix P310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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