Nikon P530 vs Sony WX300

Its time to look closer at the Nikon P530 versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P530 was revealed 12 months later than the WX300 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P530 scores against the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P530 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P530 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P530 offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the P530 against the WX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P530 and WX300 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P530 and WX300.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher P530 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.