Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony HX300

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony HX300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the 1 AW1 (1") and HX300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The 1 AW1 was launched 8 months after the HX300 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 AW1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 1 AW1 grades vs the HX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 AW1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 AW1 offers physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 AW1 versus the HX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 AW1 and HX300 is 86 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 AW1 and HX300.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 AW1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX300 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher 1 AW1 should have an advantage in sensor tech.