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Nikon P310 vs Sony S2100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon P310 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Newer Model is Nikon P330
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon P310 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon P310 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P310 was manufactured 2 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the P310 grades versus the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Sony S2100

 P310 S2100 
RevealedJune 2012January 2010More recent by 30 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Nikon P310

 S2100 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Sony S2100

 P310 S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon P310 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P310 provides exterior measurements 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 S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the P310 vs the S2100.

Nikon P310 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and S2100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and S2100.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon P310 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer P310 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P310 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography details
Sony S2100 Portrait photography details
43
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography features
Sony S2100 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small 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 S2100
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography details
Sony S2100 Landscape photography details
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging features
Sony S2100 Vlogging features
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon P310 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Sony S2100
 Nikon Coolpix P310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-06-22 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $700 $0