Nikon P310 vs Sony W370
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Nikon P310 vs Sony W370 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
- Revealed June 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon P300
- Updated by Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2010

Nikon P310 vs Sony W370 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon P310 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The P310 was announced 2 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the P310 scores vs the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon P310 vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Sony W370
P310 | W370 | |||
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Released | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 30 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon P310
W370 | P310 |
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Common features in the Nikon P310 and Sony W370
P310 | W370 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Nikon P310 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Nikon P310 versus Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the P310 vs the W370.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and W370.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon P310 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer P310 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P310 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-06-22 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 lb) | 179g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $700 | $230 |