Nikon P100 vs Sony HX300

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon P100 vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P100 was manufactured 3 years prior to the HX300 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P100 matches up vs the HX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P100 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P100 provides outer measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the P100 against the HX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P100 and HX300 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and HX300.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX300 to give extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older P100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.