Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX200V
Portability
49 Imaging
42 Features
67 Overall
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49 Imaging
42 Features
67 Overall
52
Portability
66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
47
66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
47
Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
- 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
- Released July 2018
- Older Model is Nikon P900
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Launched May 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX100V
- Replacement is Sony HX300
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Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon P1000 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P1000 scores against the HX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Sony HX200V
| P1000 | HX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2018 |  | May 2012 | More modern by 76 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Nikon P1000
| HX200V | P1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Sony HX200V
| P1000 | HX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P1000 has got exterior dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the P1000 compared to the HX200V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P1000 and HX200V is 49 and 66 respectively.
Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and HX200V.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX200V to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer P1000 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon P1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (1,415 grams)
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (583g)
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amazing zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
no phase detect AF
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (450 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Nikon P1000
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (3000mm)
not so great battery (250 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,415g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
good battery life (450 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (583g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon P1000 Landscape photography features
Sony HX200V Landscape photography features
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good battery life (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,415 grams)
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (583 grams)
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix P1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2018-07-10 | 2012-05-11 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Nikon Expeed | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-3000mm (125.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-8 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.40 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1415g (3.12 lbs) | 583g (1.29 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| 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 | 250 images | 450 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $1,000 | $480 |