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Nikon P100 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Revealed July 2010
Sony HX400V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Sony HX400V

 P100 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Nikon P100

 HX400V P100 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Sony HX400V

 P100 HX400V 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and HX400V is 68 and 62 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detection focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography information
Sony HX400V Street photography information
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (481g)
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX400V Sports photography highlights
36
excellent zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 Travel photography info
Sony HX400V Travel photography info
48
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (678mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (481g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (660 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P100
Landscape photography with Sony HX400V
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 Vlogging details
Sony HX400V Vlogging details
25
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (481 grams)
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (660g)
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Nikon P100 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Sony HX400V
 Nikon Coolpix P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
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