Nikon S8200 vs Sony H300

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon S8200 vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was brought out 3 years earlier than the H300 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S8200 grades versus the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S8200 against the H300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and H300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and H300.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H300 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older S8200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.