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Nikon P310 vs Sony WX30

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Released June 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon P300
  • Refreshed by Nikon P330
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon P310 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon P310 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P310 was manufactured 12 months after the WX30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P310 grades versus the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Sony WX30

 P310 WX30 
AnnouncedJune 2012July 2011More modern by 12 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Nikon P310

 WX30 P310 
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Sony WX30

 P310 WX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P310 and Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the P310 compared to the WX30.

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and WX30.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer P310 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P310
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
43
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography factors
Sony WX30 Travel photography factors
71
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX30 Landscape photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX30 Vlogging highlights
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Nikon P310 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Sony WX30
 Nikon Coolpix P310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-22 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 194g (0.43 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $700 $259