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Nikon P100 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon P100 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon P100 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P100 was introduced 12 months earlier than the HX9V so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P100 grades vs the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Sony HX9V

 P100 HX9V 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Nikon P100

 HX9V P100 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Sony HX9V

 P100 HX9V 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P100 provides outer 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 HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P100 and Sony HX9V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the P100 and the HX9V.

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P100 and HX9V is 68 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P100 and HX9V.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX9V to provide you with greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older P100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography factors
Sony HX9V Street photography factors
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (481g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography factors
Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
36
incredible zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
48
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (678mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (481g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (245g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P100
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 Vlogging advice
Sony HX9V Vlogging advice
25
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (481g)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Nikon P100 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Sony HX9V
 Nikon Coolpix P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2011-07-19
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-678mm (26.1x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 481 gr (1.06 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 ID EN-EL5 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $328