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Nikon B600 vs Sony WX300

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Nikon B600 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2019
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Later Model is Sony WX350
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Nikon B600 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon B600 versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B600 was manufactured 5 years later than the WX300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the B600 grades against the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Sony WX300

 B600 WX300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019February 2013More recent by 72 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Nikon B600

 WX300 B600 

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Sony WX300

 B600 WX300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon B600 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon B600 features external dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the B600 against the WX300.

Nikon B600 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and WX300 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the B600 and WX300.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX300 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern B600 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon B600 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B600
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
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good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography info
Sony WX300 Street photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (500g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography factors
Sony WX300 Sports photography factors
46
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (280 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography advice
Sony WX300 Travel photography advice
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (280 CIPA)
more heavy than others (500 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition (166 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography info
Sony WX300 Landscape photography info
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (280 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging details
Sony WX300 Vlogging details
27
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others (500g)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Nikon B600 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Sony WX300
 Nikon Coolpix B600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-01-18 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500g (1.10 pounds) 166g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 280 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $297 $330