Nikon B600 vs Sony HX99
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Nikon B600 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
- Launched January 2019
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched September 2018

Nikon B600 vs Sony HX99 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon B600 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty close but the B600 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) provide totally different sensor sizes.

The B600 was unveiled 5 months later than the HX99 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the B600 grades vs the HX99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon B600 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are provided at Nikon B600 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Sony HX99
B600 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Nikon B600
HX99 | B600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon B600 and Sony HX99
B600 | HX99 | |||
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Launched | January 2019 | ![]() | September 2018 | Same age |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Same screen resolution |
Nikon B600 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon B600 enjoys physical 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) while the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon B600 versus Sony HX99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the B600 compared to the HX99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B600 and HX99 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the B600 and HX99.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The B600 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.

Nikon B600 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon B600 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix B600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2019-01-18 | 2018-09-01 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 500 grams (1.10 lbs) | 242 grams (0.53 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 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 | 280 images | 360 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $297 | $469 |