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Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX99

Portability
49
Imaging
43
Features
67
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX99 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
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Succeeded the Nikon P900
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX99 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Sony HX99

 P1000 HX99 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Nikon P1000

 HX99 P1000 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Sony HX99

 P1000 HX99 
AnnouncedJuly 2018September 2018Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

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

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX99 Portrait photography highlights
57
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
53
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 Street photography information
Sony HX99 Street photography information
51
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (1,415 grams)
77
tilting screen
image stabilization
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (242g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P1000
Sports photography with Sony HX99
50
amazing zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
58
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P1000
Travel photography with Sony HX99
54
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (3000mm)
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,415g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than competitors (242g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P1000
Landscape photography with Sony HX99
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
image stabilization
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P1000
Vlogging with Sony HX99
58
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (1,415g)
76
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (242 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no external mic jack
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Sony HX99
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-07-10 2018-09-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Nikon Expeed -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415 grams (3.12 lb) 242 grams (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,000 $469