Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX10V

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon P1000 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was announced 6 years later than the HX10V and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the P1000 matches up against the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P1000 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P1000 provides external measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P1000 and Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the P1000 versus the HX10V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and HX10V is 49 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P1000 and HX10V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX10V to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent P1000 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.