Nikon Coolpix P310

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 15 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

6
Average:

3
Bad:

1

Pros:

Fast.
Affordable
Sharp lens.

Cons:

Bulky.
Noticeable shutter lag.

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Last revision on April 6, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Fast
Affordable
Sharp lens
Good high ISO performance
Excellent control layout
Sharp rear LCD
PASM shooting modes
Good build quality

Reviewers Didn't Like

Bulky
Noticeable shutter lag
Limited zoom range
Lack of Raw capture
Exposure and white balance a touch erratic
Small sensor means it doesn't offer the image quality increase of other advanced compacts
Flash unusable for closest macro capabilities (0.8 inches/2cm) due to overexposure and shadow cast by lens
Image quality drops off above ISO 400

Expert reviews and ratings

In conclusion, it’s fair to say the Coolpix P310 is quite an unassuming little unit: its compact body and understated design initially deny its true capabilities and certainly while the benefit of a bright f1.8 lens may not initially reveal itself...

By Buy-n-Shoot on September 04, 2012

The Nikon Coolpix P310 is a good compact camera, but it does have a few issues. The purple fringing is of most concern, and while the inability to shoot raw isnt an issue in itself, its presence would allow greater control of noise. However, the P310...

By Amateur Photographer on August 04, 2012

The Nikon Coolpix P310 has a wide range of advanced features packed into a relatively small body. It is small enough to slip into a large pocket. This type of camera is a good choice if you see photography as a main hobby. It is also popular with...

By Cameras UK on August 01, 2012

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...

By PC Mag on July 09, 2012

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By Tech2 on June 28, 2012

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 than its established competitors. We do like it; in fact the more we used this camera the fonder we grew of...

By Pocket-lint on May 30, 2012

As has become something of a trend of late, Nikon has paid particular attention to the model's optics. The P310 features a NIKKOR lens with a 4.2x optical zoom with an impressive maximum aperture of f/1.8 at its wide angle, although this decreases to...

By What Digital Camera on May 10, 2012

The Nikon Coolpix P310 is an extremely versatile camera which packs a lot of features in to a body small enough to fit in your pocket. There is very little to fault, the 4.2x optical zoom lens being quite limited given there are now cameras with a...

By ePHOTOzine on April 24, 2012

The Nikon Coolpix P310 is a rather modest upgrade of Nikon's first foray into the world of pocket cameras for keen photographers, the P300, principally increasing the megapixel count from 12 to 16 and adding a handy customisable Function button....

By PhotographyBLOG on April 05, 2012

The Nikon Coopix P310 is a small compact digital camera with dual control-dials to efficiently access its full manual controls. It is equipped with a unique ultra-bright F/1.8 ultra-wide angle 4.2X optical zoom lens. This lens lets it capture the same...

By NeoCamera on February 01, 2012

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