Nikon P500 vs Sony HX10V

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon P500 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P500 was manufactured 12 months prior to the HX10V so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P500 matches up against the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P500 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P500 has got external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P500 and Sony HX10V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the P500 against the HX10V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P500 and HX10V is 67 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P500 and HX10V.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged P500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.