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Nikon P310 vs Sony H55

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Nikon P310 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P300
  • Successor is Nikon P330
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Nikon P310 vs Sony H55 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon P310 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was announced 2 years later than the H55 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P310 scores vs the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Sony H55

 P310 H55 
LaunchedJune 2012June 2010Fresher by 25 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Nikon P310

 H55 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Sony H55

 P310 H55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon P310 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 has got exterior measurements 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 H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the P310 and the H55.

Nikon P310 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and H55.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P310 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher P310 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography features
Sony H55 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography factors
Sony H55 Sports photography factors
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography highlights
Sony H55 Travel photography highlights
71
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
67
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P310
Landscape photography with Sony H55
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
36
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon P310 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Sony H55
 Nikon Coolpix P310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-06-22 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $700 $235