Nikon P300 vs Sony H50

Here, we are looking at the Nikon P300 and Sony H50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was introduced 2 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P300 grades versus the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 features external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the P300 versus the H50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and H50 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and H50.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P300 to produce greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer P300 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.