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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon W300

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(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
Nikon W300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Nikon W300

 SX500 IS W300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon SX500 IS

 W300 SX500 IS 
ReleasedMay 2017August 2012More recent by 58 months
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon W300

 SX500 IS W300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon W300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon W300 Street photography highlights
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography info
Nikon W300 Sports photography info
45
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (195 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography details
Nikon W300 Travel photography details
60
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (195 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
73
weather sealing
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon W300 Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (195 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
Vlogging with Nikon W300
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Nikon W300
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISNikon Coolpix W300
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