Nikon P310 vs Fujifilm X-A1

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Nikon P310 vs Fujifilm X-A1

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon P310 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the P310.

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-A1.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A2
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Differences

Nikon P310 advantages over Fujifilm X-A1

Less expensive
$330 vs $600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Lighter weight
194g vs 330g
Lighter weight
Faster JPEG shooting
7.0 fps vs 5.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-A1 advantages over Nikon P310

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

350 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
30 vs 5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon P310, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-A1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P300

Nikon P310

Nikon P300

$169
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoots 1080p video

$330
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P310 vs Nikon P300

Fujifilm X-A1

Nikon P300

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon P300

Compared to Olympus XZ-10

Nikon P310

Olympus XZ-10

$169
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More pixels

$299
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-10

Fujifilm X-A1

Olympus XZ-10

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus XZ-10

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Nikon P310

Sony NEX-3N

$169
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P310 vs Sony NEX-3N

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-3N

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher-res screen

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Sony NEX-5T

Nikon P310

Sony NEX-5T

$169
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P310 vs Sony NEX-5T

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-5T

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-5T

Compared to Fujifilm XQ2

Nikon P310

Fujifilm XQ2

$169
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More pixels

$200
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P310 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Fujifilm X-A1

Fujifilm XQ2

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$200
2/3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm XQ2

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