Nikon P300 vs Sony W620

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon P300 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P300 was announced 7 months earlier than the W620 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P300 matches up against the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P300 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the P300 vs the W620.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and W620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and W620.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W620 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged P300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.