Nikon P100 vs Sony HX10V

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon P100 vs Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P100 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the HX10V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the P100 grades vs the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P100 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P100 features outer 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) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P100 vs Sony HX10V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the P100 vs the HX10V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P100 and HX10V is 68 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P100 and HX10V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to resolve extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older P100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.