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Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX99

Portability
86 Imaging
42 Features
64 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91 Imaging
45 Features
67 Overall
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Superseded the Nikon A900
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon A1000 and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly close but the A1000 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) provide different sensor sizing.

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The A1000 was launched 5 months later than the HX99 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A1000 grades vs the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Sony HX99

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Nikon A1000

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Sony HX99

		

		

			
 A1000 HX99 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019September 2018Same age
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3.00"Same display measurement
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 has outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon A1000 and Sony HX99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1000 vs the HX99.
Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX99 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and HX99 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and HX99.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A1000 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.
	
			Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX99 as a Portrait photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
53
 manual focus
 good MP (18MP)
 has face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison
 Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
 Sony HX99 as a Street photography camera
74
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
77
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than others in class (242g)
 very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon A1000 Sports photography details
Sony HX99 Sports photography details
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 excellent zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (250 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
58
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization
 good MP (18MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (360 shots)
 very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon A1000 Travel photography info
Sony HX99 Travel photography info
72
 supports focus via touch
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (840mm)
 terrible battery (250 shots)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
76
 better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
 lighter than others in class (242 grams)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
Landscape photography with Sony HX99
55
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 saves RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (250 per charge)
58
 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 supports RAW formats
 better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon A1000 Vlogging information
Sony HX99 Vlogging information
72
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 lack of mic support
76
 decently wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization
 has face detection focusing
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (242 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of external mic support
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Sony HX99
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2018-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lbs) 242 grams (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 360 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $477 $469