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Nikon P610 vs Sony WX300

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Nikon P610 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon P600
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Renewed by Sony WX350
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Nikon P610 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon P610 versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P610 was manufactured 24 months after the WX300 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P610 matches up versus the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Sony WX300

 P610 WX300 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2013More modern by 24 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Nikon P610

 WX300 P610 

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Sony WX300

 P610 WX300 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon P610 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P610 provides outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the P610 vs the WX300.

Nikon P610 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P610 and WX300 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P610 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P610 and WX300.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX300 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer P610 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P610 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Nikon P610 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P610 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX300 Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
decent megapixels (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P610 Street photography features
Sony WX300 Street photography features
50
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P610
Sports photography with Sony WX300
53
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P610
Travel photography with Sony WX300
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P610 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX300 Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P610 Vlogging info
Sony WX300 Vlogging info
59
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (565g)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Nikon P610 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Sony WX300
 Nikon Coolpix P610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565g (1.25 lbs) 166g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $430 $330