Nikon P300 vs Sony H20

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon P300 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P300 was manufactured 2 years after the H20 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the P300 grades versus the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Nikon P300 vs Sony H20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the P300 against the H20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and H20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P300 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent P300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.