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Nikon P310 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Nikon P310 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P300
  • Renewed by Nikon P330
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Later Model is Sony HX20V
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Nikon P310 vs Sony HX10V Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon P310 vs Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P310 was introduced 4 months after the HX10V so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the P310 scores vs the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Sony HX10V

 P310 HX10V 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Nikon P310

 HX10V P310 
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Sony HX10V

 P310 HX10V 
LaunchedJune 2012February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon P310 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 has external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P310 vs Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the P310 vs the HX10V.

Nikon P310 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and HX10V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and HX10V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX10V to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon P310 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography details
Sony HX10V Portrait photography details
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (234g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P310
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography details
Sony HX10V Travel photography details
71
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P310
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
45
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P310
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
36
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Nikon P310 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Sony HX10V
 Nikon Coolpix P310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-06-22 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 234 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 320 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $700 $616