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Nikon P310 vs Sony W800

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Nikon P310 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Nikon P300
  • Replacement is Nikon P330
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon P310 vs Sony W800 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon P310 versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P310 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the W800 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P310 grades vs the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Sony W800

 P310 W800 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Nikon P310

 W800 P310 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2012Fresher by 20 months

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Sony W800

 P310 W800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon P310 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the P310 vs the W800.

Nikon P310 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and W800 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and W800.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W800 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older P310 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P310 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P310
Street photography with Sony W800
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P310
Travel photography with Sony W800
71
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
70
lighter than average (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography details
Sony W800 Landscape photography details
54
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
40
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging details
Sony W800 Vlogging details
36
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
33
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon P310 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Sony W800
 Nikon Coolpix P310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-06-22 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $700 $90