Nikon P300 vs Sony HX5

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon P300 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively close but the P300 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The P300 was released 12 months later than the HX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the P300 grades versus the HX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the P300 and the HX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and HX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and HX5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P300 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon P300 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent P300 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.