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Nikon P950 vs Sony H300

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Nikon P950 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Introduced January 2020
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Nikon P950 vs Sony H300 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon P950 versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P950 was launched 5 years after the H300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P950 grades versus the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Sony H300

 P950 H300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020February 2014Newer by 72 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Nikon P950

 H300 P950 

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Sony H300

 P950 H300 
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon P950 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P950 enjoys exterior measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the P950 versus the H300.

Nikon P950 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and H300 is 52 and 63 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and H300.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent P950 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P950 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography advice
Sony H300 Portrait photography advice
57
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
40
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P950
Street photography with Sony H300
53
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (1,005 grams)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 Sports photography factors
Sony H300 Sports photography factors
54
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 Travel photography features
Sony H300 Travel photography features
59
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than average (1,005g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (590 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H300 Landscape photography highlights
55
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
47
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P950
Vlogging with Sony H300
59
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (1,005 grams)
24
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (590g)
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Nikon P950 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Sony H300
 Nikon Coolpix P950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type 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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Features
Min shutter speed 300s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 8.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1005 gr (2.22 pounds) 590 gr (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 290 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $797 $249