Nikon P300 vs Sony G3

Here is a extended overview of the Nikon P300 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P300 was announced 2 years later than the G3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P300 scores versus the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 has outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P300 vs the G3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and G3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P300 and G3.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P300 to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern P300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.