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Nikon P310 vs Sony WX150

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(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
  • Released June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P300
  • Successor is Nikon P330
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon P310 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Nikon P310 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was introduced 4 months later than the WX150 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the P310 matches up vs the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Sony WX150

 P310 WX150 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Nikon P310

 WX150 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Sony WX150

 P310 WX150 
LaunchedJune 2012February 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 provides physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P310 and Sony WX150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P310 versus the WX150.

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and WX150 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and WX150.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX150 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX150 Portrait photography factors
43
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography highlights
Sony WX150 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography info
Sony WX150 Sports photography info
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography factors
Sony WX150 Travel photography factors
71
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
45
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P310
Vlogging with Sony WX150
36
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Nikon P310 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Sony WX150
 Nikon Coolpix P310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-22 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $700 $300