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Nikon P1000 vs Sony H300

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Old Model is Nikon P900
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
  • Revealed February 2014
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony H300 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon P1000 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was announced 4 years after the H300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the P1000 scores against the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Sony H300

 P1000 H300 
RevealedJuly 2018February 2014More modern by 54 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Nikon P1000

 H300 P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Sony H300

 P1000 H300 
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P1000 provides outside dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) while the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P1000 compared to the H300.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and H300 is 49 and 63 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and H300.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher P1000 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography information
Sony H300 Portrait photography information
57
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
40
good MP (20MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 Street photography highlights
Sony H300 Street photography highlights
51
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (1,415g)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P1000
Sports photography with Sony H300
49
excellent zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 Travel photography features
Sony H300 Travel photography features
54
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (3000mm)
bad battery power (250 shots)
heavier than competitors (1,415g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
better than average battery (350 shots)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (590 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P1000
Landscape photography with Sony H300
51
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 shots)
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
better than average battery (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging highlights
Sony H300 Vlogging highlights
58
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (1,415g)
24
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (590 grams)
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Sony H300
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-07-10 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Nikon Expeed 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-8 f/3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 8.80 m
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1415 grams (3.12 pounds) 590 grams (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,000 $249