Nikon W300 vs Sony S980

Let's look more closely at the Nikon W300 vs Sony S980, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W300 was released 8 years later than the S980 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the W300 matches up against the S980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are available at Nikon W300 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon W300 offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Nikon W300 vs Sony S980 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the W300 against the S980.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and S980 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and S980.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon W300 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer W300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.