Nikon Coolpix
P300
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-W380

Updated (February, 2012): Compare the Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Size
 Really small
Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
Thickness
 Thin
0.8"
Weight
 Light-weight
117 g
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
Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
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

differences

Advantages of the Nikon P300
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
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 More than 4x higher resolution screen
Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.4
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 At its widest zoom, the P300's lens captures slightly more light (0.8 f-stops)
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 8 fps vs 1.5 fps
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 Around 5.5x faster continuous shooting
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 120 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Macro focus Better macro capability 3 cm vs 5 cm
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 Focus on subjects 40% closer to the lens
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/2000s vs 1/1600s
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 20% faster max shutter speed
Longest exposure Longer exposures 8s vs 2s
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 4x longer exposures
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $299.00 vs $314.88
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 The best price we've seen is $16 cheaper (around 10% less)
Nikon Coolpix P300 Learn more about
the Nikon P300

Advantages of the Sony DSC-W380
Size Much smaller 91x52x20 mm vs 103x58x32 mm
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 2x smaller
Thickness Much thinner 0.8" vs 1.3"
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 Around 40% thinner
Weight Much lighter 117 g vs 189 g
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 Around 40% lighter
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Almost the same
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 Almost the same
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 280 ms vs 430 ms
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 More than 30% less delay when taking photos
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 Learn more about
the Sony DSC-W380
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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
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
P300:f/1.8
DSC-W380:f/2.4
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
24 mm
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
P300:Lens, Sensor shift
DSC-W380:Lens
Lowest price Very expensive Help
P300:$299.00
DSC-W380:$314.88
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO Help
Lacks boost light sensitivity
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Zoom Poor zoom Help
P300:4.2x
DSC-W380:5x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$148 - $179
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Weight Is slightly heavier
Aperture Has a significantly narrower aperture
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Coolpix P300
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Travel zoom

$239 - $307
Zoom Has much more zoom
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is much heavier
Compare the PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Coolpix P300
Compare the PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Canon PowerShot SX220 HS

Canon PowerShot SX220 HS

Travel zoom

$281 - $332
Zoom Has much more zoom
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is much heavier
Compare the PowerShot SX220 HS vs the Coolpix P300
Compare the PowerShot SX220 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Canon PowerShot S90

Canon PowerShot S90

Pro digicam
Sensor size Has a much larger sensor
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot S90 vs the Coolpix P300
Compare the PowerShot S90 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W380

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
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430
Sensor size Much larger sensor
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Coolpix P300
Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95

Pro digicam

$340 - $389
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the Coolpix P300
Nikon Coolpix S9100

Nikon Coolpix S9100

Travel zoom

$237 - $289
Zoom Much more zoom
High-speed framerate Higher speed movies
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Size Larger
Compare the Coolpix S9100 vs the Coolpix P300
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$319 - $330
Zoom Much more zoom
3D Takes 3D photos
Aperture Much narrower aperture
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Coolpix P300

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Compact

$106 - $189
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the ELPH 100 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320

Ultra compact
Size Slightly smaller
Macro focus Better macro capability
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W320 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Travel zoom

$399
Zoom Much more zoom
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Size Much larger
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Ultra compact

$164 - $183
Size Smaller
Macro focus Better macro capability
Aperture Narrower aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W350 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Sony Cybershot DSC-W570

Sony Cybershot W570

Ultra compact

$135
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Cybershot W570 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W380

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Nikon Coolpix P300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Nikon Coolpix P300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Nikon Coolpix P300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

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