Nikon B600 vs Sony HX300

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon B600 and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was introduced 5 years later than the HX300 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the B600 matches up vs the HX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon B600 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 has exterior measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the B600 vs the HX300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the B600 and HX300 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the B600 and HX300.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX300 to deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer B600 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.