Nikon W300 vs Sony W610

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon W300 vs Sony W610, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W300 was brought out 5 years after the W610 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the W300 grades against the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon W300 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon W300 has got outside 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 W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon W300 vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the W300 against the W610.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and W610.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon W300 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger W300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.