- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100
- Nikon 1 V1
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
- Canon PowerShot G15
- Canon PowerShot G1X
Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2012)The rear of the P310 has a 3-inch LCD screen with an impressively high 921,000-dot resolution, providing more than enough detail for you to be able to determine whether you have a sufficiently crisp image.
Rated 76% by by DPReview (Jul, 2012)Noise levels are very well controlled through ISO 800 and don't actually become distracting until ISOs greater than 1600.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Nikon Coolpix P310 compared to the Fujifilm Finepix X10
MP15.9
1/2.5"
Rated 69% by by DPReview (Jun, 2012)Wide angle shots fare better, with most images showing good edge-to-edge sharpness.
12 MP
2/3"
Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Nov, 2011)Other key features of the Fujifilm X10 include an ISO range of 100-12800, full range of manual controls, Fujifilm’s EXR shooting modes, optical image stabilisation, raw image capture, a hot-shoe, an integrated manual pop-up flash, film simulation modes, 360° motion panoramas, 1cm macro mode and an electronic level gauge.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 15.9 MP   | 20 MP |
Coolpix P310 by Photography Blog (Apr, 2012)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.
Finepix X10 by Acoustica (Jan, 2012)There still seems to be confusion about whether in RAW, or at least when in RAW, you are actually getting a 12 megapixel image or a 6 megapixel one.
sensor size
Coolpix P310 by chadthese 2 camera's P510 & P310 should have eveything what the P7700 got inside of it the big sensor 1/1.8 size the top of the line processer all the good stuff u know.
Finepix X10 by DPReview (Jul, 2012)While the X10's AF system focusing speed is roughly on par with compact camera competitors like the Panasonic LX5, it lags behind the performance of the best contrast-detect systems we've seen, like those in the current crop of Micro Four Thirds cameras, for instance.
wide angle lens
Coolpix P310 by lee196 (Nov, 2012)I wanted a camera to do group photos and the wide angle on this is nice.
Finepix X10 by George-SherwinPersonally, I loved the smoother, less resistant original lens, but can only assume that Fuji bowed to the handful of whiners who complained that it was too easy to turn it off when rotating to the Wide Angle position.... really.
aperture size
Coolpix P310 by Photography Blog (Apr, 2012)Still, dual controls for setting the aperture and shutter speed is very rare on any compact, so kudos to Nikon for including both on the P310.
Finepix X10 by Tim-Kimzey--fstop (Sep, 2012)The good thing is that it is FAST f/2 to f/2.8-thats much better than most small P/S's and probably the MAIN REASON i bought this camera.
zoom range
| 0x | 4.2x | 5x |
Coolpix P310 by DPReview (Jun, 2012)Viewed from the perspective of the average point-and-shoot upgrader though, the P310 is a small, pocketable camera with improved ergonomics, that offers full manual control over exposure and gives decent if not exceptional image quality in a wide variety of shooting conditions.
Finepix X10 by MeridianX (Nov, 2011)Bottom line is the X10 is better built, resolves detail better, is cleaner at higher ISO settings, manual zoom, focuses much faster, great skin tones and has a very good viewfinder.
body size
103 x 58 x 32 mm
117 x 70 x 57 mm
Coolpix P310 by Joseph-Albanese--The-Joe-Show (Sep, 2012)Small, compact and slim enough to fit into the pocket of your jeans - you can tote this little fellow with you anywhere.
Finepix X10 by georgehd--georgehd (Dec, 2011)For anyone who is used to using an SLR, this is an excellent backup or small camera to carry when you do not want to carry a larger SLR.
Performance Real world tests of Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Fujifilm Finepix X10
battery life
230 photos
300 photos
Coolpix P310 by DPReview (Jun, 2012)Like the P510, its long-zoom sibling and some Samsung compact cameras, the P310's 230-shot (CIPA rated) battery is charged in-camera with its USB AC adapter; the battery can also be charged via a computer's USB port.
Finepix X10 by DPReview (Jul, 2012)We don't really see the point of using the Continuous IS mode for either stills or video, particularly since it taxes the X10's already short battery life.
max continuous shooting
Coolpix P310 by TrustedReviews (May, 2012)The headline continuous shooting speed is 6fps – however, if you select this frame rate you’ll only be able to capture five frames at full resolution, making it not entirely useful.
Finepix X10 by c|net (Dec, 2011)Its burst shooting sounds fast, but it's pretty limited: 7.5fps for one second.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Fujifilm Finepix X10
| Significantly higher resolution screen | 921 k dots | vs | 460 k dots |
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| More than 2x higher resolution screen | |||
| Many more contrast-detection focus points | 99 | vs | 49 |
| 50 more contrast detection focus points; Better autofocus in low light settings | |||
| Wider lens | 24 mm | vs | 28 mm |
| More than 10% wider focal length | |||
| Create realistic 3D images | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Create 3D photos to view on a 3D TV | |||
| Significantly higher resolution | 15.9 MP | vs | 12 MP |
| More than 30% higher resolution; Capture more detail, good for large prints | |||
| Larger screen | 3" | vs | 2.8" |
| Around 10% larger screen | |||
| Faster lens | f/1.8 | vs | f/2.0 |
| Around 10% faster aperture; Better in low light | |||
| Marginally more recently announced | Feb, 2012 | vs | Sep, 2011 |
| Announced date 5 months later | |||
| Lighter | 194 g | vs | 350 g |
| More than 40% lighter | |||
| Thinner | 32 mm | vs | 57 mm |
| More than 40% thinner | |||
| Smaller | 103 x 58 x 32 mm | vs | 117 x 70 x 57 mm |
| 2.4x smaller | |||
Advantages compared to the Nikon Coolpix P310
| Has a flash hot shoe | Generic | vs | Fewer choices in how to light your subject |
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| Very few cameras have a flash hot shoe; Connect a variety of external flashes for maximum lighting flexibility | |||
| Much higher light sensitivity | 12,800 ISO | vs | 3,200 ISO |
| 4x higher light sensitivity; Avoid blur in low light situations | |||
| Shoots RAW | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Adjust white balance and exposure more easily in post production | |||
| Has a viewfinder | Gives you more flexibility when framing your shot | vs | Allows for less stability when taking a photo |
| Very few cameras have a viewfinder; Avoids glare in bright sunlight | |||
| Larger sensor | 2/3" | vs | 1/2.5" |
| More than 2x larger sensor; higher quality photos | |||
| Faster rapid fire | 10 fps | vs | 6 fps |
| Around 70% faster continuous shooting; Take photos in rapid succession to capture motion | |||
| Shoots high speed video | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Create slow motion video | |||
| More photos per charge | 300 | vs | 230 |
| 70 more shots; Longer battery life | |||
| More highly reviewed by consumers | 81.98% | vs | 76.03% |
| Around 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| Better macro lens | 10 mm | vs | 20 mm |
| 2x closer macro focus; Take great close-up photos | |||
| Significantly faster max shutter speed | 1/4000 s | vs | 1/2000 s |
| 2x faster max shutter speed; capture fast action | |||
| Longer long exposure | 30 s | vs | 4 s |
| 7.5x longer long exposure; Capture creative photos such as night sky movement | |||
Reviews Word on the street
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mount
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Rated 100% by by DuaneD--DesertDweller (Apr, 2013)I have larger P&S cameras like the Fuji X10 and the Nikon P7100 plus my DSLRs.
Fujifilm Finepix X10 | Rated 76% by by DPReview (Jul, 2012)The X10 continues the Fuji X-series tradition of producing very good-looking JPEGs with pleasing white balance and generally well-judged exposures in a range of settings.
Fujifilm Finepix X10 | Rated 100% by by E.-Hung (Dec, 2011)The Fuji X10 features a built-in fast zoom lens.
lens
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Rated 100% by by Andrew (Nov, 2012)I read a number of on-line reviews and decided that I would pickup the P310 due to the 24mm Wide Angle, decent Manual controls, size, and fast f/1.8 lens.
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2012)The Nikon Coolpix P310's 4.2x zoom lens provides a focal length of 28-200mm in 35mm terms, as demonstrated below.
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2012)The Nikon P310 has a 4.2x optical zoom with a focal range of 24-100mm, maximum apertures of f/1.8-4.9 and lens-shift Vibration Reduction.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 Best image quality as rated by DXOMark |
 | 2 | Nikon 1 V1 Fastest rapid fire mode |
 | 4 | Canon PowerShot G15 Good benchmarked shot to shot times |
