Nikon P300 vs Sony A6000

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Nikon P300 vs Sony A6000

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon P300 Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon P300 advantages over Sony A6000

Thinner
32 mm vs 45 mm
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Sony A6000 advantages over Nikon P300

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

360 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
24.3 vs 12.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

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Amazing image quality for the price; Blazing-fast hybrid autofocus; Swift burst shooting with generous buffer depths; Good battery life with LCD monitor; More compact than a DSLR; In-camera Wi-Fi wireless networking
Continuous autofocus can't match its burst rate; High-ISO JPEGs can look overprocessed; Sluggish startup; No touch-screen display; Wi-Fi can be a bit frustrating to use
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P310

Nikon P300

Nikon P310

$330
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels

$169
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoots 1080p video

Compare Nikon P300 vs Nikon P310

Sony A6000

Nikon P310

$648
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$169
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

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Compared to Olympus XZ-10

Nikon P300

Olympus XZ-10

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$299
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon P300 vs Olympus XZ-10

Sony A6000

Olympus XZ-10

$648
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$299
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6000 vs Olympus XZ-10

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Nikon P300

Samsung NX3000

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Internal flash

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P300 vs Samsung NX3000

Sony A6000

Samsung NX3000

$648
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$950
APS-C

Slow-motion videos

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Compared to Fujifilm XQ2

Nikon P300

Fujifilm XQ2

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$200
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Sony A6000

Fujifilm XQ2

$648
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$200
2/3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

Compare Sony A6000 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Compared to Sony A6300

Nikon P300

Sony A6300

$330
1/2.3 inch

Thinner

$748
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P300 vs Sony A6300

Sony A6000

Sony A6300

$648
APS-C

Less expensive

$748
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

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