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Nikon W300 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
63
Overall
50

Nikon W300 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Released May 2017
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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Nikon W300 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon W300 and Sony HX90V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W300 was launched 2 years after the HX90V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the W300 grades versus the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Sony HX90V

 W300 HX90V 
IntroducedMay 2017April 2015Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Nikon W300

 HX90V W300 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Sony HX90V

 W300 HX90V 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon W300 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon W300 provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the W300 versus the HX90V.

Nikon W300 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and HX90V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX90V to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer W300 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon W300
Street photography with Sony HX90V
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (360 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
73
weather proof
supports bluetooth
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
75
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography features
Sony HX90V Landscape photography features
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (360 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging factors
Sony HX90V Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
74
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon W300 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Sony HX90V
 Nikon Coolpix W300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-05-31 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 360 shots
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $387 $440