Nikon B600 vs Sony HX99

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.