Nikon P500 vs Sony HX20V

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon P500 and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P500 was introduced 17 months earlier than the HX20V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P500 scores versus the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P500 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P500 enjoys external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the P500 and the HX20V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P500 and HX20V is 67 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P500 and HX20V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX20V to deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.