Nikon P610 vs Sony HX300

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon P610 and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P610 was introduced 24 months after the HX300 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the P610 grades versus the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P610 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P610 features physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P610 and Sony HX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the P610 against the HX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P610 and HX300 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P610 and HX300.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX300 to show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher P610 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.