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Nikon P100 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Announced July 2010
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX20V
  • Replacement is Sony HX50V
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Nikon P100 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon P100 versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P100 was introduced 20 months before the HX30V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the P100 matches up against the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Sony HX30V

 P100 HX30V 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Nikon P100

 HX30V P100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2010More recent by 20 months
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Sony HX30V

 P100 HX30V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P100 has external measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the P100 versus the HX30V.

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and HX30V is 68 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and HX30V.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to result in greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older P100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX30V Portrait photography advice
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography information
Sony HX30V Street photography information
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (481g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography information
Sony HX30V Sports photography information
37
amazing zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P100
Travel photography with Sony HX30V
49
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (678mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (481g)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (254 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P100
Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (481 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Nikon P100 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Sony HX30V
 Nikon Coolpix P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-678mm (26.1x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 481 gr (1.06 lb) 254 gr (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 life - 320 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $420