Nikon Coolpix
P310
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
S9300

Updated (March, 2013): Compare the Nikon Coolpix P330 vs Nikon Coolpix S9500

Nikon Coolpix P310
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P310

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/1.8
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Focus points
 Many focus points
99
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S9300

Zoom
 Great zoom
18x
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon P310
Aperture Much wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest zoom, the P310's lens captures much more light (1.9 f-stops)
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
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 Almost the same
Size Smaller 103x58x32 mm vs 109x62x31 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Macro focus Better macro capability 2 cm vs 4 cm
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 Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
Battery life Longer battery life 230 shots vs 200 shots
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 Around 20% more shots per battery charge
Weight Lighter 194 g vs 215 g
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 Around 10% lighter
Lowest price Cheaper $168.99 vs $205.24
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 The best price we've seen is $36 cheaper (around 20% less)
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Advantages of the Nikon S9300
Zoom Much more zoom 18x vs 4.2x
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 More than 18.5x more zoom
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 120 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 6.9 fps vs 6 fps
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 Around 20% faster continuous shooting
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Thickness Slightly thinner 1.2" vs 1.3"
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 Almost the same
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recommendations

Snapsort can't make a recommendation (yet) because it doesn't have enough data yet about the P310.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen resolution Very high resolution screens Help
921k dots
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
P310:24 mm
S9300:25 mm
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
4 seconds
Thickness Quite thick Help
P310:1.3"
S9300:1.2"
Weight Heavy Help
P310:194 g
S9300:215 g
Size Large Help
P310:103x58x32 mm
S9300:109x62x31 mm
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$245 - $269
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Coolpix P310
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Coolpix S9300
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Nikon Coolpix S9200

Travel zoom

$123
Macro focus Slightly worse macro focusing
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Coolpix S9200 vs the Coolpix P310
Compare the Coolpix S9200 vs the Coolpix S9300
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$325 - $349
Size Is slightly smaller
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Coolpix P310
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Coolpix S9300
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Travel zoom

$207 - $238
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Weight Is slightly heavier
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the PowerShot SX240 HS vs the Coolpix P310
Compare the PowerShot SX240 HS vs the Coolpix S9300
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Travel zoom

$299
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Coolpix P310
Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Coolpix S9300
Nikon Coolpix S8200

Nikon Coolpix S8200

Travel zoom

$185
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the Coolpix S8200 vs the Coolpix P310
Compare the Coolpix S8200 vs the Coolpix S9300
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Ultra compact

$100 - $190
Size Is much smaller
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Macro focus Slightly worse macro focusing
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Coolpix P310
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Coolpix S9300

Nikon Coolpix P310 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P330

Nikon Coolpix P330

Pro digicam

$359 - $377
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Supports RAW Shoots RAW
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the Coolpix P330 vs the Coolpix P310
Canon Powershot S110

Canon PowerShot S110

Pro digicam

$399
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the Coolpix P310
Nikon Coolpix P300

Nikon Coolpix P300

Pro digicam
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Macro focus Worse macro capability
Compare the Coolpix P300 vs the Coolpix P310

Nikon Coolpix S9300 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix S9500

Nikon Coolpix S9500

Travel zoom

$327
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Coolpix S9500 vs the Coolpix S9300
Nikon Coolpix S9400

Nikon Coolpix S9400

Travel zoom

$312 - $327
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Macro focus Better macro capability
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the Coolpix S9400 vs the Coolpix S9300
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

Travel zoom

$413
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Battery life Significantly longer battery life
Zoom Less zoom
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V vs the Coolpix S9300

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