Nikon P510 vs Sony HX99

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon P510 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty similar but the P510 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) possess different sensor sizes.

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The P510 was unveiled 7 years before the HX99 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the P510 grades versus the HX99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P510 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P510 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the P510 and the HX99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P510 and HX99 is 66 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P510 and HX99.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P510 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older P510 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.