Nikon P310 vs Sony W610
Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
45
92 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
45
Portability
97 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
30
97 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
30
Nikon P310 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Announced June 2012
- Previous Model is Nikon P300
- Renewed by Nikon P330
Sony W610
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
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On this page, we are matching up the Nikon P310 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the P310 scores against the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P310 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Sony W610
| P310 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon P310
| W610 | P310 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P310 and Sony W610
| P310 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2012 |  | January 2012 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon P310 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 offers external 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) while the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P310 and Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the P310 compared to the W610.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P310 and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.
Nikon P310 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and W610.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P310 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.
Nikon P310 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lighter than competition (113g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports photography with Nikon P310
Sports photography with Sony W610
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Nikon P310 Travel photography details
Sony W610 Travel photography details
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
lighter than competition (113 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon P310 Landscape photography factors
Sony W610 Landscape photography factors
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Nikon P310 Vlogging details
Sony W610 Vlogging details
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Nikon P310 vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-06-22 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 99 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) | 113 gr (0.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos | 250 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $700 | $200 |
