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Nikon W300 vs Sony H20

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Nikon W300 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2017
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2009
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Nikon W300 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon W300 and Sony H20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W300 was brought out 8 years after the H20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the W300 matches up versus the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Sony H20

 W300 H20 
AnnouncedMay 2017May 2009Newer by 98 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon W300

 H20 W300 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Sony H20

 W300 H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon W300 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the W300 and the H20.

Nikon W300 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and H20.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon W300 to offer extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger W300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon W300 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography factors
Sony H20 Portrait photography factors
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography highlights
Sony H20 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography info
Sony H20 Travel photography info
73
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
very long zoom (380mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (250g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
48
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging advice
Sony H20 Vlogging advice
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Nikon W300 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Sony H20
 Nikon Coolpix W300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-05-31 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format 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 Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images -
Battery format Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $387 $249