Nikon P300 vs Sony WX5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon P300 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P300 was manufactured 11 months after the WX5 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the P300 scores versus the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 comes with physical 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 WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Nikon P300 and Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the P300 against the WX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and WX5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images however you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger P300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.