Nikon P300 vs Sony W610
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
38
92 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
38
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
Nikon P300 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2011
- Refreshed by Nikon P310
Sony W610
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon P300 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe P300 was launched 7 months before the W610 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P300 matches up versus the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Sony W610
| P300 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon P300
| W610 | P300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | May 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Common features in the Nikon P300 and Sony W610
| P300 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P300 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Nikon P300 versus Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the P300 against the W610.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.
Nikon P300 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P300 and W610.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W610 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged P300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon P300 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon P300 Portrait photography information
Sony W610 Portrait photography information
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Nikon P300 Street photography details
Sony W610 Street photography details
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Nikon P300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Nikon P300 Travel photography highlights
Sony W610 Travel photography highlights
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Nikon P300 Landscape photography details
Sony W610 Landscape photography details
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Nikon P300 Vlogging information
Sony W610 Vlogging information
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Nikon P300 vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-05-31 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.50 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 189 grams (0.42 pounds) | 113 grams (0.25 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 250 shots |
| Style of battery | 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 shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $500 | $200 |