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Nikon P300 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Nikon P300 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Announced May 2011
  • New Model is Nikon P310
Sony HX20V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Sony HX20V

 P300 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Nikon P300

 HX20V P300 
IntroducedJuly 2012May 2011Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Sony HX20V

 P300 HX20V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution922k922kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P300 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

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

Nikon P300 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX20V Portrait photography advice
27
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography information
Sony HX20V Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (254 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography factors
Sony HX20V Sports photography factors
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography information
Sony HX20V Travel photography information
63
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (254 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography information
Sony HX20V Landscape photography information
43
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging info
Sony HX20V Vlogging info
36
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (254 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Nikon P300 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Sony HX20V
 Nikon Coolpix P300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
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