Nikon P310 vs Sony WX5

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon P310 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was announced 24 months later than the WX5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P310 matches up versus the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P310 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 has outside 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 WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the P310 and the WX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P310 and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and WX5.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P310 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent P310 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.