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Nikon W300 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Nikon W300 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX10V
  • Successor is Sony HX30V
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Nikon W300 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon W300 and Sony HX20V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W300 was released 4 years later than the HX20V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the W300 scores against the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Sony HX20V

 W300 HX20V 
RevealedMay 2017July 2012More recent by 60 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Nikon W300

 HX20V W300 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Sony HX20V

 W300 HX20V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon W300 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 offers physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the W300 vs the HX20V.

Nikon W300 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and HX20V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent W300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon W300
Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
36
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography details
Sony HX20V Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography advice
Sony HX20V Sports photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon W300
Travel photography with Sony HX20V
73
environment proofing
has bluetooth
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (254g)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography features
Sony HX20V Landscape photography features
48
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon W300
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Nikon W300 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Sony HX20V
 Nikon Coolpix W300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-05-31 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type - BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 254 gr (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 280 shots 320 shots
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $387 $397