Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 vs Nikon Coolpix W300

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Nikon Coolpix W300
      BrandSonyNikon
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-WX300Coolpix W300
      Successor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
      MSRP$329$389
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Nikon Coolpix W300
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels21.1 Megapixel16.76 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.2 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,200125 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 12,800
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Nikon Coolpix W300
      Max Image Resolution4896 x 36724608 x 3456
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:94:3
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Nikon Coolpix W300
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Nikon Coolpix W300
      Focal Length4.3 - 21.5 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 500 mm24 - 120 mm
      Optical Zoom20x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.5f/2.8 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Nikon Coolpix W300
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Nikon Coolpix W300
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Nikon Coolpix W300
      Min Shutter Speed4 sec1 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps7.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7 fps at 16 MP for up to 5 Frames
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Nikon Coolpix W300
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-Eye Reduction
      Flash On
      Off
      Red-Eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range4.30 m5.20 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionProprietary
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Nikon Coolpix W300
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Nikon Coolpix W300
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsAVCHDMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Nikon Coolpix W300
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Nikon Coolpix W300
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Nikon Coolpix W300
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Nikon Coolpix W300
      Dimensions96 x 55 x 25 mm (3.78 x 2.17 x 0.98")112 x 66 x 29 mm (4.41 x 2.6 x 1.14")
      Weight (inc. batteries)166 g (0.37 lb / 5.86 oz)231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 5 x 2"8.55 x 4.6 x 2.65"
      Package Weight1.21 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Nikon Coolpix W300
      Battery PackNP-BX1EN-EL12
      Battery Life280 shots
      Internal Storage473 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Nikon Coolpix W300
      Self TimerYes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor


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