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Nikon P510 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Nikon P510 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P500
  • Refreshed by Nikon P520
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony HX300
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Nikon P510 vs Sony HX400V Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon P510 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P510 was announced 19 months earlier than the HX400V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the P510 scores vs the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Sony HX400V

 P510 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Nikon P510

 HX400V P510 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2012Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Sony HX400V

 P510 HX400V 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon P510 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P510 enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the P510 compared to the HX400V.

Nikon P510 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and HX400V is 66 and 62 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P510 and HX400V.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX400V to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged P510 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P510 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P510
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 Street photography factors
Sony HX400V Street photography factors
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (555g)
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P510
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
51
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P510
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
54
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
bad battery life (200 shots)
more heavy than competition (555 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (660 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (200 per charge)
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 Vlogging info
Sony HX400V Vlogging info
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (555 grams)
29
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (660g)
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Nikon P510 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Sony HX400V
 Nikon Coolpix P510Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P510 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-05 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555g (1.22 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $448