Nikon P600 vs Nikon W300

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon P600 and Nikon W300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Nikon. The resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P600 was unveiled 4 years before the W300 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon W300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P600 scores versus the W300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P600 and Nikon Coolpix W300. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P600 Gallery and Nikon W300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P600 enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Nikon W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P600 and Nikon W300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P600 against the W300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P600 and W300 is 65 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P600 and W300.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older P600 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.