Nikon P300 vs Sony HX99

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon P300 vs Sony HX99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the P300 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P300 was revealed 8 years before the HX99 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P300 scores vs the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P300 provides outside 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 HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P300 vs Sony HX99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the P300 versus the HX99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and HX99 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and HX99.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P300 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony HX99 will offer extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged P300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.