Nikon P310 vs Sony WX50

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon P310 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P310 was revealed 5 months later than the WX50 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P310 grades vs the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P310 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 has outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the P310 vs the WX50.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and WX50.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you really should take the age of the products into consideration.