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Nikon Coolpix P310

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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 range.

Nikon Coolpix P310 : Angle

The Nikon Coolpix P310 ($329.95 direct) may be billed as a point-and-shoot camera, but it is one that is clearly designed with serious photographers in mind. A wide aperture lens and a thoughtful physical control layout allow you to take full command of the camera's settings, and image quality is excellent for its class.

Nikon Coolpix P310 : Rear

The rear display itself is gorgeous. It's 3 inches in size and has a 921k-dot resolution. This high-res design makes it crystal clear, and it's bright enough to use when the sun is shining.

Nikon Coolpix P310 : Front

The P310 is a great camera for enthusiasts, but it does have one aspect that is sure to frustrate those used to shooting with D-SLRs. Its shutter lag, the time between pressing the shutter down and the camera taking the picture, clocks in a about 0.4-second.

Nikon Coolpix P310 : Top

Despite a few flaws, the Nikon Coolpix P310 is a compact camera that should keep serious shooters happy. Its image quality and control layout are excellent, and the fast lens and good high ISO quality make it a very versatile shooter.

Nikon Coolpix P310 : Test Scene

Our standard test scene, as shot with the lens of the Coolpix P310.

Nikon Coolpix P310 : 100 Percent Crop

This 100 percent crop displays the level of detail that the P310 can capture.