Nikon P510 vs Sony HX10V

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon P510 versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P510 was revealed 5 months later than the HX10V so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P510 matches up against the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P510 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P510 comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P510 versus Sony HX10V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the P510 and the HX10V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and HX10V is 66 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P510 and HX10V.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX10V to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.