Nikon P310 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Nikon P310 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Nikon P310 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P310 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Zeiss ZX1
P310 | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Nikon P310
ZX1 | P310 | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | June 2012 | More modern by 76 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 4.34" | 3" | Larger display (+1.34") | |
Display resolution | 2765k | 921k | Clearer display (+1844k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P310 and Zeiss ZX1
P310 | ZX1 | |||
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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).
See the Nikon P310 and Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and ZX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P310 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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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 | - |