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Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(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
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Superseded the Nikon P900
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
  • Previous Model is Sony HX300
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was revealed 4 years after the HX400V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P1000 scores versus the HX400V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Sony HX400V

 P1000 HX400V 
IntroducedJuly 2018February 2014Newer by 54 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Nikon P1000

 HX400V P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Sony HX400V

 P1000 HX400V 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon P1000 enjoys outside dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the P1000 vs the HX400V.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and HX400V is 49 and 62 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P1000 and HX400V.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX400V to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher P1000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P1000
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
57
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
51
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P1000
Street photography with Sony HX400V
51
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (1,415 grams)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography info
Sony HX400V Sports photography info
49
incredible zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 Travel photography information
Sony HX400V Travel photography information
54
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (3000mm)
not so great battery life (250 shots)
more heavy than average in class (1,415g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (660g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography information
Sony HX400V Landscape photography information
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P1000
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
58
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (1,415 grams)
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (660 grams)
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Sony HX400V
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-07-10 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Nikon Expeed Bionz X
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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-8 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes - 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
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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) 660g (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,000 $448