Nikon P500 vs Sony HX300

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P500 and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P500 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the HX300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P500 grades vs the HX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are available at Nikon P500 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P500 offers external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the P500 compared to the HX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P500 and HX300 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P500 and HX300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX300 to result in extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged P500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.