Nikon P300 vs Sony W650

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon P300 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P300 was brought out 7 months before the W650 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the P300 grades versus the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P300 offers external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P300 versus Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the P300 compared to the W650.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and W650.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W650 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older P300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.