Nikon P300 vs Sony WX500

Below is a thorough assessment of the Nikon P300 versus Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was launched 4 years before the WX500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the P300 scores against the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P300 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P300 versus Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the P300 and the WX500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and WX500 is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and WX500.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older P300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.