Nikon B500 vs Sony H300

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon B500 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B500 was launched 2 years later than the H300 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the B500 scores versus the H300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are available at Nikon B500 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon B500 has outer dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the B500 against the H300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and H300 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and H300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony H300 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher B500 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.