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Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Superseded the Nikon P900
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Released July 2011
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was announced 7 years after the HX9V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P1000 matches up versus the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Sony HX9V

 P1000 HX9V 
ReleasedJuly 2018July 2011More modern by 85 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Nikon P1000

 HX9V P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Sony HX9V

 P1000 HX9V 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P1000 features outside dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the P1000 compared to the HX9V.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P1000 and HX9V is 49 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P1000 and HX9V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images but you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent P1000 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
57
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 Street photography details
Sony HX9V Street photography details
51
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (1,415g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
49
long zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P1000
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
54
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (3000mm)
low battery power (250 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,415g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P1000
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 shots)
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
58
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (1,415 grams)
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Sony HX9V
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-07-10 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1415 grams (3.12 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $1,000 $328