Nikon P300 vs Sony WX350

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon P300 and Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P300 was brought out 3 years before the WX350 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P300 matches up versus the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P300 and Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the P300 vs the WX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P300 and WX350.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to produce more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged P300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.