Nikon B600 vs Sony HX10V

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon B600 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was launched 6 years later than the HX10V and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the B600 grades against the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon B600 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon B600 and Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the B600 compared to the HX10V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the B600 and HX10V is 67 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the B600 and HX10V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer B600 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.