Nikon P300 vs Sony HX9V

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon P300 and Sony HX9V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was unveiled within a month of the HX9V so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the P300 scores vs the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P300 features external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P300 and Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the P300 and the HX9V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P300 and HX9V.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX9V to deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively.