Nikon P530 vs Sony HX300

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon P530 vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P530 was released 12 months later than the HX300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P530 scores versus the HX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P530 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P530 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P530 comes with external measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P530 vs Sony HX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the P530 against the HX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P530 and HX300 is 67 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P530 and HX300.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX300 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer P530 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.