Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX200V

Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was manufactured 6 years later than the HX200V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the A1000 scores versus the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are available at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon A1000 has outer dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1000 versus the HX200V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and HX200V is 86 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and HX200V.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX200V to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern A1000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.