Nikon P300 vs Nikon P7100

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon P300 versus Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is relatively similar but the P300 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P300 was unveiled 8 months earlier than the P7100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P300 scores versus the P7100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon P300 provides physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon P7100 has specifications of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P300 versus Nikon P7100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the P300 and the P7100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and P7100 is 92 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and P7100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P300 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon P300 will deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged P300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.