Nikon P310 vs Sony RX100 III

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon P310 and Sony RX100 III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty well matched but the P310 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The P310 was released 23 months prior to the RX100 III which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P310 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P310 matches up vs the RX100 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 has got physical 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 RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the P310 versus the RX100 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P310 and RX100 III is 92 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and RX100 III.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P310 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 III will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged P310 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.