Nikon P500 vs Sony HX30V

Here, we are looking at the Nikon P500 and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P500 was launched 12 months prior to the HX30V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the P500 matches up versus the HX30V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P500 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P500 has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P500 and Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P500 and the HX30V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P500 and HX30V is 67 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P500 and HX30V.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX30V to give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged P500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.