Nikon D300S vs Sony W800

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon D300S versus Sony W800, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the D300S (12MP) and W800 (20MP) and the D300S (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The D300S was revealed 5 years before the W800 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D300S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D300S scores versus the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D300S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D300S Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D300S has outside measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs) and the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D300S versus Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the D300S compared to the W800.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D300S and W800 is 55 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D300S and W800.

All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D300S having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony W800 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older D300S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.