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Nikon P310 vs Sony WX350

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P300
  • New Model is Nikon P330
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Nikon P310 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon P310 versus Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P310 was unveiled 20 months before the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the P310 matches up vs the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Sony WX350

 P310 WX350 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon P310

 WX350 P310 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2012Fresher by 20 months

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Sony WX350

 P310 WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the P310 compared to the WX350.

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and WX350.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX350 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older P310 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P310
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
decent megapixels (18MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX350 Travel photography highlights
71
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
72
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than average (164g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography info
Sony WX350 Landscape photography info
54
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
47
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
better than average battery life (470 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P310
Vlogging with Sony WX350
36
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Nikon P310 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix P310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-06-22 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $700 $270