Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX30V

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon P1000 versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was revealed 6 years later than the HX30V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the P1000 scores versus the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are available at Nikon P1000 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P1000 comes with outer dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P1000 versus Sony HX30V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the P1000 compared to the HX30V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P1000 and HX30V is 49 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P1000 and HX30V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX30V to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger P1000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.