Nikon Coolpix
P300
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-HX5v

Updated (February, 2012): Compare the Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Nikon Coolpix P300
"The P300's BSI (back side illuminated) CMOS sensor does pretty well in most shooting conditions and in normal use, image quality compares well to those of its peers with similar-sized sensors."
dpreview.com | talking about the P300's image-quality
"Overall then, the P300 is a satisfying compact camera."
dpreview.com | talking about the P300's overall-performance

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P300

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/1.8
Wide angle
 Wide angle lens
24 mm
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
"You'll be as surprised as I was when you get the picture you wanted instead of the one you expected."
imaging-resource.com | talking about the DSC-HX5v's overall-performance
"The Sony HX5V also offers Sony's Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, useful for combatting blur caused by camera shake without adversely affecting image quality."
imaging-resource.com | talking about the DSC-HX5v's image-stabilization

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v

Size
 Really small
Compact 102x58x29 mm
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Thickness
 Thin
1.1"
GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
30 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Nikon P300
Aperture Much wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/3.5
Help
 At its widest zoom, the P300's lens captures much more light (1.9 f-stops)
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
Help
 More than 4x higher resolution screen
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 9.7 MP vs 9 MP
Help
 Capture around 10% more detail in your photos
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 120 fps vs None
Help
 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
Help
 Almost the same
Sensor size Larger sensor 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.5" 6.3x4.2mm
Help
 Around 10% larger sensor
Macro focus Better macro capability 3 cm vs 5 cm
Help
 Focus on subjects 40% closer to the lens
Weight Lighter 189 g vs 200 g
Help
 Around 10% lighter
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/2000s vs 1/1600s
Help
 20% faster max shutter speed
Nikon Coolpix P300 Learn more about
the Nikon P300

Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX5v
Zoom More zoom 10x vs 4.2x
Help
 Around 6x more zoom
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
Help
 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Size Smaller 102x58x29 mm vs 103x58x32 mm
Help
 More than 10% smaller
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 8 fps
Help
 Around 30% faster continuous shooting
Thickness Thinner 1.1" vs 1.3"
Help
 Around 10% thinner
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 30s vs 8s
Help
 Around 4x longer exposures
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v Learn more about
the Sony DSC-HX5v
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Nikon D5100 vs Nikon P300

Looking for in camera panoramic stitching

One person recommends the Nikon P300:

" That one's easy. P300 has built-in panorama and D5100 doesn't."

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
1080p @ 30fps
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
P300:24 mm
DSC-HX5v:25 mm
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
P300:Lens, Sensor shift
DSC-HX5v:Lens
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
P300:8 fps
DSC-HX5v:10 fps
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO Help
Lacks boost light sensitivity
Thickness Quite thick Help
P300:1.3"
DSC-HX5v:1.1"
Weight Heavy Help
P300:189 g
DSC-HX5v:200 g
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Size Large Help
P300:103x58x32 mm
DSC-HX5v:102x58x29 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Coolpix P300
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95

Pro digicam

$340 - $389
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the Coolpix P300
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$319 - $330
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
3D Captures 3D images
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Coolpix P300
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$148 - $179
Size Is significantly smaller
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Coolpix P300
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
Nikon Coolpix S9100

Nikon Coolpix S9100

Travel zoom

$237 - $289
Zoom Has way more more zoom
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Coolpix S9100 vs the Coolpix P300
Compare the Coolpix S9100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Travel zoom

$239 - $307
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Coolpix P300
Compare the PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
Canon PowerShot SX220 HS

Canon PowerShot SX220 HS

Travel zoom

$281 - $332
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot SX220 HS vs the Coolpix P300
Compare the PowerShot SX220 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v

Nikon Coolpix P300 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P310

Nikon Coolpix P310

Pro digicam

$300 - $315
3D Takes 3D photos
Macro focus Better macro capability
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Compare the Coolpix P310 vs the Coolpix P300
Nikon Coolpix S8200

Nikon Coolpix S8200

Travel zoom

$229
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Macro focus Better macro capability
Aperture Much narrower aperture
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the Coolpix S8200 vs the Coolpix P300

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cybershot DSC-H70

Sony Cybershot H70

Travel zoom

$180
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Compare the Cybershot H70 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX7V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7v

Travel zoom

$402
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
3D Takes 3D photos
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX7v vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Travel zoom

$361
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Travel zoom

$399
Zoom Much more zoom
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Size Significantly larger
Weight Significantly heavier
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

Travel zoom

$328
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Size Larger
Weight Heavier
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v

appearance

Nikon Coolpix P300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
Nikon Coolpix P300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
Nikon Coolpix P300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v

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