Nikon P510 vs Sony HX30V
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66 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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66 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
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90 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
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Nikon P510 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched July 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon P500
- Updated by Nikon P520
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX20V
- Later Model is Sony HX50V
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Here is a complete review of the Nikon P510 vs Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the P510 matches up vs the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Sony HX30V
| P510 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Nikon P510
| HX30V | P510 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P510 and Sony HX30V
| P510 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2012 |  | February 2012 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P510 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P510 has external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the P510 vs the HX30V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P510 and HX30V is 66 and 90 respectively.
Nikon P510 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P510 and HX30V.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX30V to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
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Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Nikon P510 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Nikon P510 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Street photography camera
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (555g)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Nikon P510 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Nikon P510 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Travel photography camera
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
low battery power (200 CIPA)
heavier than average (555 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Nikon P510 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (200 shots)
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (555 grams)
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon P510 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P510 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P510 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-07-05 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| 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) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 555 gr (1.22 pounds) | 254 gr (0.56 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots | 320 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL5 | NP-BG1 |
| 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $600 | $420 |