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Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX300

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Replaced the Nikon P900
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX200V
  • Replacement is Sony HX400V
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX300 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon P1000 versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was released 5 years later than the HX300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P1000 scores versus the HX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Sony HX300

 P1000 HX300 
LaunchedJuly 2018February 2013Fresher by 66 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Nikon P1000

 HX300 P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Sony HX300

 P1000 HX300 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P1000 enjoys outer dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P1000 versus Sony HX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the P1000 against the HX300.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and HX300 is 49 and 63 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P1000 and HX300.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX300 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer P1000 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography info
Sony HX300 Portrait photography info
57
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
42
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 Street photography information
Sony HX300 Street photography information
51
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (1,415g)
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX300 Sports photography highlights
49
incredible zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX300 Travel photography highlights
54
has bluetooth
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (3000mm)
terrible battery (250 shots)
more heavy than competitors (1,415g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (623 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P1000
Landscape photography with Sony HX300
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
48
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging advice
Sony HX300 Vlogging advice
58
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (1,415 grams)
25
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (623g)
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Sony HX300
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-07-10 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Nikon Expeed -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-8 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) 623 grams (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
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 250 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,000 $339