Nikon P300 vs Sony HX80

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon P300 versus Sony HX80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P300 was brought out 5 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P300 grades versus the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P300 provides external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P300 versus Sony HX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the P300 against the HX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and HX80.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX80 to offer greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older P300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.