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Nikon P300 vs Sony WX30

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon P300 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Revealed May 2011
  • Successor is Nikon P310
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Nikon P300 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon P300 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was revealed very close to the WX30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the P300 scores versus the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Sony WX30

 P300 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Nikon P300

 WX30 P300 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Sony WX30

 P300 WX30 
ReleasedMay 2011July 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution922k922kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon P300 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P300 enjoys physical 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 WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P300 and Sony WX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the P300 and the WX30.

Nikon P300 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P300 and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and WX30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX30 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon P300 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
27
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography info
Sony WX30 Travel photography info
63
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (117 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography features
Sony WX30 Landscape photography features
43
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging details
Sony WX30 Vlogging details
36
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon P300 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Sony WX30
 Nikon Coolpix P300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-05-31 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189 grams (0.42 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $259