Nikon P500 vs Sony WX300

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon P500 versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P500 was launched 24 months earlier than the WX300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P500 grades vs the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P500 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P500 comes with physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P500 versus Sony WX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the P500 against the WX300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P500 and WX300 is 67 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P500 and WX300.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX300 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P500 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.