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Nikon P310 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Nikon P310 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon P300
  • Updated by Nikon P330
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Nikon P310 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon P310 and Zeiss ZX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Zeiss. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the P310 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The P310 was introduced 7 years earlier than the ZX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P310 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P310 scores versus the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Zeiss ZX1

 P310 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Nikon P310

 ZX1 P310 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018June 2012More modern by 76 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k921kClearer display (+1844k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Zeiss ZX1

 P310 ZX1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon P310 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P310 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the P310 against the ZX1.

Nikon P310 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and ZX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P310 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in greater detail using its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged P310 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P310 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P310
Portrait photography with Zeiss ZX1
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
87
has manual focus
high resolution (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
screen articulates
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P310
Sports photography with Zeiss ZX1
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
high resolution (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
65
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
high resolution (37MP)
good max aperture (f2)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (800g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography highlights
55
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
good max aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34 inches)
high resolution (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging info
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging info
36
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
31
good max aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (800 grams)
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Nikon P310 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Zeiss ZX1
 Nikon Coolpix P310Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Zeiss
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Zeiss ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-22 2018-09-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 99 255
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2-22
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 4.34"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC 512GB internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $700 -