Nikon P300 vs Sony W690

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon P300 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P300 was released 9 months before the W690 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the P300 grades versus the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Nikon P300 vs Sony W690 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the P300 compared to the W690.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P300 and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and W690.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W690 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged P300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.