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Nikon P100 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Launched July 2010
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Successor is Sony HX200V
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Nikon P100 vs Sony HX100V Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon P100 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P100 was launched 15 months earlier than the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P100 scores versus the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Sony HX100V

 P100 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Nikon P100

 HX100V P100 
LaunchedOctober 2011July 2010More modern by 15 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Sony HX100V

 P100 HX100V 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P100 features external dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the P100 compared to the HX100V.

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P100 and HX100V is 68 and 66 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P100 and HX100V.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX100V to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged P100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P100
Portrait photography with Sony HX100V
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography features
Sony HX100V Street photography features
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (481g)
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P100
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
36
great zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
48
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (678mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (481 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (577 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX100V Landscape photography factors
40
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
47
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX100V Vlogging highlights
25
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (481g)
25
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (577 grams)
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Nikon P100 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Sony HX100V
 Nikon Coolpix P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2011-10-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-678mm (26.1x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 481g (1.06 lb) 577g (1.27 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID EN-EL5 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $429