Nikon P610 vs Sony H300
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Nikon P610 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Launched February 2015
- Older Model is Nikon P600
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Released February 2014

Nikon P610 vs Sony H300 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon P610 versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The P610 was launched 13 months later than the H300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the P610 grades vs the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon P610 vs Sony H300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P610 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Sony H300
P610 | H300 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | Fresher by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Nikon P610
H300 | P610 |
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Common features in the Nikon P610 and Sony H300
P610 | H300 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P610 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P610 comes with outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Compare the Nikon P610 versus Sony H300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the P610 compared to the H300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and H300 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P610 and H300.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony H300 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer P610 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P610 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P610 vs Sony H300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dot |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 8.80 m |
Flash options | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 565 gr (1.25 lbs) | 590 gr (1.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 350 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL23 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $430 | $249 |