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Nikon P300 vs Nikon P600

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P600 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon P310
Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Updated by Nikon P610
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon P600 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon P300 vs Nikon P600, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and P600 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P300 was launched 3 years earlier than the P600 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P300 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P300 scores vs the P600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Nikon P600

 P300 P600 
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Nikon P300

 P600 P300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014May 2011More modern by 32 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Nikon P600

 P300 P600 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 has got outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon P600 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the P300 and the P600.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and P600 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and P600.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P600 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged P300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P300
Portrait photography with Nikon P600
28
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography factors
Nikon P600 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography features
Nikon P600 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P300
Travel photography with Nikon P600
64
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
59
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography information
Nikon P600 Landscape photography information
43
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging advice
Nikon P600 Vlogging advice
36
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
59
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Nikon P600
 Nikon Coolpix P300Nikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P300 Nikon Coolpix P600
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-05-31 2014-02-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189g (0.42 lb) 565g (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $750