Nikon P300 vs Sony HX30V

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon P300 and Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P300 was brought out 9 months before the HX30V and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the P300 scores versus the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 features physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P300 and Sony HX30V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the P300 and the HX30V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and HX30V.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX30V to show extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older P300 will be behind in sensor technology.