Nikon P310 vs Sony WX70

Here is a complete overview of the Nikon P310 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P310 was released 5 months later than the WX70 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P310 grades against the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P310 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the P310 against the WX70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and WX70 is 92 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and WX70.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration.