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Nikon P310 vs Sony W370

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon P310 vs Sony W370 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
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P300
  • Updated by Nikon P330
Sony W370
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Sony W370

 P310 W370 
ReleasedJune 2012January 2010Fresher by 30 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon P310

 W370 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Sony W370

 P310 W370 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P310 vs Sony W370 size comparison

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

Nikon P310 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography info
Sony W370 Sports photography info
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography information
Sony W370 Travel photography information
71
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography info
Sony W370 Landscape photography info
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging info
Sony W370 Vlogging info
36
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon P310 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Sony W370
 Nikon Coolpix P310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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