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Nikon P310 vs Sony HX1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Nikon P310 vs Sony HX1 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
  • Released June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P300
  • Later Model is Nikon P330
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2009
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Nikon P310 vs Sony HX1 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon P310 vs Sony HX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the P310 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor size.

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The P310 was revealed 3 years after the HX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P310 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the P310 grades against the HX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Sony HX1

 P310 HX1 
LaunchedJune 2012April 2009Newer by 39 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Nikon P310

 HX1 P310 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Sony HX1

 P310 HX1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon P310 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P310 vs the HX1.

Nikon P310 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and HX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and HX1.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P310 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon P310 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer P310 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P310
Portrait photography with Sony HX1
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography advice
Sony HX1 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography details
Sony HX1 Sports photography details
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
48
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (544g)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography info
Sony HX1 Landscape photography info
55
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
39
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P310
Vlogging with Sony HX1
36
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
22
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1440 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (544 grams)
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Nikon P310 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Sony HX1
 Nikon Coolpix P310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-06-22 2009-04-22
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 544 grams (1.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $700 $47,999