Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Nikon Coolpix P310

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Nikon Coolpix P310 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P310 ×
Nikon Coolpix P300 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P310Nikon Coolpix P300
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberP310P300
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20122011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)103103
Width (mm)3232
Height (mm)5858
Weight (g)194189
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerBSI-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.112.2
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.54
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)7-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor VRNikkor Wide Optical Zoom VR lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 100.0024.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.009.00
Zoom ratio (x)4.24.2
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.560.20 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3030
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection with Subject TrackingContrast Detect with Face Priority AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,000921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (auto gain from ISO 100 to 1600), Fixed range auto (ISO 100 to 400, 100 to 800), ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (160 to 1600), Fixed Range Auto (160 to 400, 160 to 800), 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings-
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation-+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes21 scene modes plus special effects including Soft Focus, Sepia, High Key, Low Key, High Contrast and High ISO Monochrome~20 Scene including Advanced Night Landscape and Night Portrait modes; Easy Panorama Scene mode; Filter effects like Painting
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Included memory (MB)9090
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant+-
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)7-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230240
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL12Proprietary EN-EL12
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • macos-x 10.4.11+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical VR Image Stabilization, f/1.8 Maximum Aperture Lens, 1080p Full HD Movies w/ Stereo SoundFastest lens (f/1.8) of any Coolpix, 4-way VR Image Stabilization, EXPEED C2 processor, full PASM, filter effects



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