Nikon P310 vs Sony S930
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Nikon P310 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Nikon P300
- New Model is Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Released January 2009

Nikon P310 vs Sony S930 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon P310 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The P310 was brought out 3 years later than the S930 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the P310 matches up vs the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon P310 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P310 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Sony S930
P310 | S930 | |||
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Released | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 43 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+809k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Nikon P310
S930 | P310 |
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Common features in the Nikon P310 and Sony S930
P310 | S930 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P310 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 has got external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P310 and Sony S930 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the P310 against the S930.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and S930.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon P310 to offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger P310 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

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Nikon P310 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-06-22 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.4" |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1/8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
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) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $700 | $219 |