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Nikon P510 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon P510 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon P500
  • Later Model is Nikon P520
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Newer Model is Sony HX200V
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Nikon P510 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon P510 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P510 was revealed 9 months later than the HX100V and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P510 grades versus the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Sony HX100V

 P510 HX100V 
ReleasedJuly 2012October 2011More recent by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Nikon P510

 HX100V P510 

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Sony HX100V

 P510 HX100V 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon P510 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P510 enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the P510 compared to the HX100V.

Nikon P510 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P510 and HX100V is 66 and 66 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P510 and HX100V.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent P510 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P510 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Street photography camera
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (555g)
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P510 Sports photography details
Sony HX100V Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P510
Travel photography with Sony HX100V
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
low battery pack (200 per charge)
heavier than others (555g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (577 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P510 Landscape photography details
Sony HX100V Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
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manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 Vlogging details
Sony HX100V Vlogging details
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than others (555g)
25
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (577 grams)
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Nikon P510 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Sony HX100V
 Nikon Coolpix P510Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P510 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-05 2011-10-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 grams (1.22 lb) 577 grams (1.27 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL5 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $429