Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX99

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon P1000 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively similar but the P1000 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) posses different sensor measurements.

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The P1000 was introduced within a month of the HX99 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P1000 scores versus the HX99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P1000 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P1000 offers exterior 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 HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P1000 versus Sony HX99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the P1000 versus the HX99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and HX99 is 49 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P1000 and HX99.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P1000 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX99 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.