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Nikon Coolpix P310

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
47 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.7 out of 5
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Pros

  • focus system on the P310 also performs well in use
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

Cons

  • External flash strobes are not supported
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 1.8
  • Face detection
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Nikon Coolpix P310 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix P310

Pros

  • focus system on the P310 also performs well in use
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • Image quality and performance is generally reliable
  • Colours are vibrant and accurate
  • All advanced functionality is easily accessible
  • pleasingly solid in build and simple in design
  • footage is sharp and colors are crisp and accurate
  • image quality and control layout are excellent
  • P310 is a great camera for enthusiasts
  • P310 is capable of an excellent macro shot

Cons

  • External flash strobes are not supported
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Nikon P310 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • Does the Nikon P310 have Weather Sealing
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • CX-format sensor is considerably larger again
  • these days the field is pretty crowded
  • lacks much of a handgrip
  • self-timer and flash
  • JPEG-only camera and uses a considerably smaller sensor

Nikon Coolpix P310 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
12800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix P310 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
Other resolutions
  • 4608x2592
  • 4608x3072
  • 3456x3456
  • 3264x2448
  • 1920x1080
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.2 x
Digital zoom2.0 x
Minimum aperture1.8
Maximum aperture1.8
Focal length equiv24 - 100
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
AutofocusFace detection
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range11.81 in
Macro focus range0.79 in
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modesAuto
Camera shutter typeMechanical
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Pre-flash
External flashno
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Close-up
  • Dusk
  • Fireworks
  • Museum
  • Night
  • Night landscape
  • Panorama
  • Party
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Spot AF-area
3D supportyes
Manual settingsyes
Face detectionyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight6.84 oz
Width4.06 in
Height2.3 in
Depth1.26 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)230
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery level indicatoryes
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
On/off switchyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensorno
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
Frameyes
Languages support
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SER
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Rotating
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum12800
Boosted ISO maximum12800
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets5
White balance modesAuto
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effectsBlack&White
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 960 x 540
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage90.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
mini connectoryes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMini
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.7
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Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon P310 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 22.06.2012
Nikon P310 Review | Camera Decision
2.3

Nikon P310 is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 24-100 mm F1.8-4.9 lens. Read our P310 review to find its pros and cons.

Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P310
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PCMag Australia
Published: 09.07.2012
Nikon Coolpix P310
4.0

The Nikon Coolpix P310 is a point-and-shoot camera that delivers excellent image quality and a fast f/1.8 lens. Serious photographers will love its physical control layout, but more casual shooters may scoff at its bulky design and limited zoom range.

Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon P310
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DPReview
Published: 22.06.2012
Nikon P310
3.5

The Nikon Coolpix P310 is a modest update to its predecessor, the P300, and maintains many of the same features in almost exactly the same body design. Physically very similar to competitors like the Canon PowerShot S100, it offers PASM exposure modes and a useful-but-not-enormous zoom range (24-100) with a reasonably fast maximum aperture of F1.8-4.9. Unlike the S100 though, the P310 is a JPEG-only camera and uses a considerably smaller sensor. This might limit its appeal to enthusiast photographers, but allows a relatively low price compared to its high-end peers, making it potentially attractive to buyers who don't need the greater post-capture versatility offered by Raw but still want full manual control.

Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P310 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 05.04.2012
Nikon Coolpix P310 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Nikon Coolpix P310 is a new pocket camera for professionals. The Nikon P310 features a 16 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, full manual controls, 1080p HD video recording, a fast maximum aperture of f/1.8, a high-resolution LCD screen and 5fps burst shooting. Are these features enough to elevate the P310 above its main rivals? Read our in-depth Nikon Coolpix P310 review to find out...

Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P310 Review | Neocamera
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Nikon Coolpix P310 Review | Neocamera

Nikon Coolpix P310 Review: Features, Suitability and Capability

Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon P310 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 31.01.2012
Nikon P310 Review

Nikon P310 review, find out how the P310 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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DPReview
Published: 22.06.2012
Nikon P310
3.5

The Nikon Coolpix P310 is a modest update to its predecessor, the P300, and maintains many of the same features in almost exactly the same body design. Physically very similar to competitors like the Canon PowerShot S100, it offers PASM exposure modes and a useful-but-not-enormous zoom range (24-100) with a reasonably fast maximum aperture of F1.8-4.9. Unlike the S100 though, the P310 is a JPEG-only camera and uses a considerably smaller sensor. This might limit its appeal to enthusiast photographers, but allows a relatively low price compared to its high-end peers, making it potentially attractive to buyers who don't need the greater post-capture versatility offered by Raw but still want full manual control.

Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon COOLPIX P310 Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 10.05.2012
Nikon COOLPIX P310 Review
4.4

The Nikon COOLPIX P310 bears all of the hallmarks of an advanced compact camera, both in design and specification. The Nikon COOLPIX P310 review follows...

Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P310 Review @ DPReview
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Photoxels
Published: 22.06.2012
Nikon Coolpix P310 Review @ DPReview

“The [Nikon] P310 offers […] something for snapshooters who want to learn more about photography through the camera’s manual modes.” We’ve added another Nikon COOLPIX …

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Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P310
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Pocket-lint
Published: 30.05.2012
Nikon Coolpix P310
4.0

By logic we weren’t sure we’d like the P310 that much. The "small" size sensor is a letdown, but then it does make it both smaller and cheaper

Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon COOLPIX P310
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 04.05.2012
Nikon COOLPIX P310
3.5

The Nikon COOLPIX P310 features a 16MP sensor, 4.2x optical zoom with f/1.8 maximum aperture and 1080p HD video.