• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 2/3 inch 58.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon P310 advantages over Fujifilm XQ2

  • Less expensive
    $330 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Fujifilm XQ2 advantages over Nikon P310

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    2/3 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.20 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • 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
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • 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
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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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 XQ2
Nikon P300
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon P300

Compared to Olympus TG-1

Nikon P310
Olympus TG-1
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-1

Fujifilm XQ2
Olympus TG-1
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus TG-1

Compared to Fujifilm XF1

Nikon P310
Fujifilm XF1
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
  • $460
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P310 vs Fujifilm XF1

Fujifilm XQ2
Fujifilm XF1
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $460
  • 2/3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm XQ2 vs Fujifilm XF1

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 XQ2
Olympus XZ-10
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus XZ-10

Compared to Ricoh WG-4

Nikon P310
Ricoh WG-4
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon P310 vs Ricoh WG-4

Fujifilm XQ2
Ricoh WG-4
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Fujifilm XQ2 vs Ricoh WG-4

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