Nikon W300 vs Sony WX500

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon W300 and Sony WX500, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W300 was unveiled 2 years later than the WX500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the W300 scores versus the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are provided at Nikon W300 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 has got outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon W300 and Sony WX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the W300 versus the WX500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W300 and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and WX500.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern W300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.