Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon W300
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon W300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Replacement is Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
- Released May 2017
Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon W300 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon W300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SX500 IS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the W300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX500 IS scores vs the W300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon W300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Nikon Coolpix W300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Nikon W300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Nikon W300
SX500 IS | W300 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon SX500 IS
W300 | SX500 IS | |||
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Released | May 2017 | August 2012 | More recent by 58 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon W300
SX500 IS | W300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS features outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Nikon W300 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon W300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX500 IS vs the W300.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and W300 is 80 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and W300.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older SX500 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon W300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Nikon Coolpix W300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Nikon Coolpix W300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2017-05-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | - |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/1600 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341g (0.75 pounds) | 231g (0.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 195 images | 280 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Built-in |
Battery ID | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $299 | $387 |