Nikon P100 vs Sony HX400V
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Nikon P100 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Replaced the Sony HX300
Nikon P100 vs Sony HX400V Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon P100 vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe P100 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the HX400V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P100 scores vs the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon P100 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P100 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Sony HX400V
P100 | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Nikon P100
HX400V | P100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | July 2010 | Fresher by 43 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P100 and Sony HX400V
P100 | HX400V | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P100 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P100 features exterior measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Compare the Nikon P100 vs Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the P100 compared to the HX400V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and HX400V is 68 and 62 respectively.
Nikon P100 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and HX400V.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX400V to result in extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older P100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon P100 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P100 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | Bionz X |
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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 481g (1.06 lb) | 660g (1.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
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 | - | 300 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $400 | $448 |