Nikon D5100
DSLR Camera
 vs Nikon L310
Superzoom Camera

What’s good about the Nikon D5100

Best price $350
  • Significantly larger image sensor 368 mm² vs 28 mm²
  • Has longer exposure available 30 seconds vs 4 seconds
  • Better light sensitivity by 4 f-stops 25,600 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 720p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 4 shots per sec vs 1 shots per sec
  • Viewscreen flips out L310 does not have a flip out viewscreen
  • Interchangeable lenses L310 does not have lens options
  • Has GPS location tagging L310 does not have GPS
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector L310 does not
  • Has an External Mic jack L310 does not
  • Has RAW image capture L310 does not have RAW capture
Find out more about the Nikon D5100

What’s good about the Nikon COOLPIX L310

Best price
$270
  • Weighs a little bit less than the D5100 15.3 oz vs 19.7 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 42 in³ vs 78 in³
  • 71% more battery life 1,130 shots vs 660 shots
  • Cheaper street price $270 vs $350
  • Newer camera March 2012 vs April 2011
  • Has panorama image capture D5100 does not have panorama
  • Has 3D capture capabilities D5100 does not have 3D
Find out more about the Nikon COOLPIX L310

What the Nikon D5100 and Nikon L310 have in common

  • Similar sensor resolutions 16.2 MP vs 16.1 MP
  • Similar viewscreen resolutions 921k dots
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port

What’s missing from both the Nikon D5100 and the Nikon L310

  • No HDR processing
  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi
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