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Nikon W300 vs Sony WX150

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon W300 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Introduced May 2017
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Nikon W300 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon W300 and Sony WX150, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W300 was revealed 5 years after the WX150 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the W300 scores versus the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Sony WX150

 W300 WX150 
ReleasedMay 2017February 2012More modern by 64 months
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Nikon W300

 WX150 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Sony WX150

 W300 WX150 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon W300 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 enjoys outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the W300 compared to the WX150.

Nikon W300 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and WX150.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer W300 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX150 Portrait photography highlights
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography advice
Sony WX150 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (133g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
48
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging info
Sony WX150 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Nikon W300 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Sony WX150
 Nikon Coolpix W300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-05-31 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $387 $300