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Nikon P300 vs Sony TF1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon P300 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon P310
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Nikon P300 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon P300 vs Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The P300 was unveiled 3 years before the TF1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the P300 matches up against the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Sony TF1

 P300 TF1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon P300

 TF1 P300 
IntroducedJune 2013May 2011More modern by 25 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Sony TF1

 P300 TF1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon P300 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P300 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P300 vs Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the P300 and the TF1.

Nikon P300 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and TF1.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony TF1 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P300 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography details
Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
27
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
lighter than others (152g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography details
Sony TF1 Travel photography details
63
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (152g)
weather proofing
offers focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
40
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon P300 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix P300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-05-31 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189g (0.42 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $500 $266