Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P300

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon P300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the P300 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was introduced 11 months prior to the P300 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the P300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Nikon Coolpix P300. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Nikon P300 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon P300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX210 IS versus the P300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and P300 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and P300.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.