Nikon P310 vs Sony HX90V

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon P310 vs Sony HX90V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P310 was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX90V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P310 matches up against the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P310 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P310 has got exterior 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) whilst the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the P310 versus the HX90V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P310 and HX90V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older P310 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.