Nikon W300 vs Sony WX150
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Nikon W300 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are provided at Nikon W300 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Sony WX150
| W300 | WX150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2017 | February 2012 | More modern by 64 months | |
| Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimension | 3" | 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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Nikon W300 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix W300 | Sony 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 |