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Nikon P300 vs Sony A6000

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Nikon P300 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon P310
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-6
  • Replacement is Sony A6300
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Nikon P300 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon P300 versus Sony A6000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the P300 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The P300 was introduced 3 years earlier than the A6000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the P300 scores against the A6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Sony A6000

 P300 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Nikon P300

 A6000 P300 
ReleasedApril 2014May 2011More recent by 35 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Sony A6000

 P300 A6000 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution922k922kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon P300 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P300 versus Sony A6000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the P300 compared to the A6000.

Nikon P300 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and A6000 is 92 and 85 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and A6000.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P300 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A6000 will give you extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older P300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon P300 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography details
Sony A6000 Portrait photography details
28
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
79
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (344 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6000 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
73
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography details
Sony A6000 Travel photography details
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than average in class (344 grams)
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P300
Landscape photography with Sony A6000
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging features
Sony A6000 Vlogging features
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
33
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (344g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon P300 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Sony A6000
 Nikon Coolpix P300Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Sony Alpha a6000
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-05-31 2014-04-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 179
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) -
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 grams (0.42 lb) 344 grams (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $500 $548