Nikon P520 vs Sony HX10V

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon P520 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P520 was launched 12 months after the HX10V and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P520 scores vs the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P520 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P520 has exterior dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P520 and Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the P520 compared to the HX10V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and HX10V is 66 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P520 and HX10V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files though you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger P520 will have an edge in sensor innovation.