Nikon W300 vs Sony WX30

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon W300 and Sony WX30, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W300 was introduced 5 years after the WX30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the W300 scores against the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon W300 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 features 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) and the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Nikon W300 and Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the W300 versus the WX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and WX30.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger W300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.