Nikon P310 vs Sony W650

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon P310 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P310 was unveiled 6 months later than the W650 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P310 scores versus the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are available at Nikon P310 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the P310 vs the W650.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P310 and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and W650.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account.