Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P300

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon P300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was announced 24 months prior to the P300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX200 IS scores versus the P300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Nikon Coolpix P300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Nikon P300 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon P300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS versus the P300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and P300 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and P300.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.