Nikon B600 vs Sony HX1

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon B600 and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the B600 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the B600 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The B600 was introduced 9 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the B600 scores against the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon B600 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon B600 provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the B600 and the HX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and HX1 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the B600 and HX1.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The B600 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon B600 will render extra detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern B600 will have an edge in sensor innovation.