Nikon P300 vs Sony HX20V
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Nikon P300 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(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
- Announced May 2011
- New Model is Nikon P310
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX10V
- Replacement is Sony HX30V

Nikon P300 vs Sony HX20V Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon P300 and Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The P300 was revealed 13 months before the HX20V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the P300 matches up vs the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon P300 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Sony HX20V
P300 | HX20V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Nikon P300
HX20V | P300 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | ![]() | May 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon P300 and Sony HX20V
P300 | HX20V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 922k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon P300 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P300 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Examine the Nikon P300 and Sony HX20V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the P300 and the HX20V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and HX20V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and HX20V.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older P300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P300 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P300 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-05-31 | 2012-07-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 189g (0.42 pounds) | 254g (0.56 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | 320 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $500 | $397 |