Reasons to choose Coolpix P7000
Released in 2010, Coolpix P7000 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 360 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix P7000
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
Coolpix P700042 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W300- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix P7000 and Cyber-shot DSC-W300 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix P7000MetricCyber-shot DSC-W300
10.1 MPEffective pixels13.9 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
2.05 µmPixel pitch1.75 µm
4.2 µm²Pixel area3.06 µm²
23.78 MP/cm²Pixel density32.73 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
360 gWeight156 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
DC 7.4 V, 1030 mAhBatteryLithium-Ion NP-BG1 Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix P7000 and Cyber-shot DSC-W300 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W300 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-W300 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix P7000 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W300
Released in 2008, Cyber-shot DSC-W300 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 13.9 MP effective resolution, and a 156 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.