Nikon P310 vs Sony W290

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon P310 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P310 was announced 3 years after the W290 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P310 matches up versus the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P310 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P310 provides physical 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 W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the P310 against the W290.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and W290 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and W290.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon P310 to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent P310 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.