Nikon P510 vs Sony HX50V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon P510 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P510 was unveiled 9 months prior to the HX50V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P510 matches up against the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P510 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P510 offers outer dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the P510 versus the HX50V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and HX50V is 66 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P510 and HX50V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX50V to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older P510 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.