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Nikon P100 vs Sony H300

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Nikon P100 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Nikon P100 vs Sony H300 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon P100 versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P100 was introduced 4 years before the H300 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the P100 scores against the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Sony H300

 P100 H300 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Nikon P100

 H300 P100 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Sony H300

 P100 H300 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon P100 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P100 comes with physical measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the P100 and the H300.

Nikon P100 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and H300 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and H300.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to give extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older P100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P100 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P100
Portrait photography with Sony H300
28
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography info
Sony H300 Street photography info
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (481g)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P100
Sports photography with Sony H300
37
great zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery (350 shots)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 Travel photography information
Sony H300 Travel photography information
49
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (678mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (481g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
good battery (350 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (590g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 Vlogging features
Sony H300 Vlogging features
25
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (481 grams)
24
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (590 grams)
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Nikon P100 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Sony H300
 Nikon Coolpix P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-678mm (26.1x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 481 gr (1.06 pounds) 590 gr (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 - 350 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $249