• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 14.8 megapixels
  • 45.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon P310 advantages over Sigma DP2 Merrill

  • Less expensive
    $330 vs $1000 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.8 vs f/2.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    100 mm vs 45 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 230 vs 97 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    32 mm vs 58 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    194g vs 355g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 45 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sigma DP2 Merrill advantages over Nikon P310

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.00 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • 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

Similarities

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • 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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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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

Sigma DP2 Merrill
Nikon P300
  • $3194
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Sigma DP2 Merrill 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

Sigma DP2 Merrill
Olympus TG-1
  • $3194
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Sigma DP2 Merrill 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

Sigma DP2 Merrill
Fujifilm XF1
  • $3194
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $460
  • 2/3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma DP2 Merrill 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

Sigma DP2 Merrill
Olympus XZ-10
  • $3194
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Olympus XZ-10

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

Sigma DP2 Merrill
Fujifilm XQ2
  • $3194
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive

Compare Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Fujifilm XQ2

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