Nikon P500 vs Sony HX200V

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon P500 vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P500 was introduced 15 months before the HX200V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P500 grades vs the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P500 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P500 comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the P500 compared to the HX200V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P500 and HX200V is 67 and 66 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P500 and HX200V.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX200V to resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older P500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.