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Nikon P520 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Nikon P520 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Nikon P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P510
  • Newer Model is Nikon P530
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
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Nikon P520 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon P520 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P520 was brought out 9 months later than the HX200V which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P520 scores versus the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Sony HX200V

 P520 HX200V 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2012More recent by 9 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Nikon P520

 HX200V P520 
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P520 and Sony HX200V

 P520 HX200V 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon P520 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P520 provides outer 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) and the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the P520 compared to the HX200V.

Nikon P520 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and HX200V is 66 and 66 respectively.

Nikon P520 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Nikon P520 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P520 and HX200V.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger P520 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P520 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Nikon P520 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P520 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P520 Portrait photography features
Sony HX200V Portrait photography features
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P520 Street photography features
Sony HX200V Street photography features
51
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P520 Sports photography details
Sony HX200V Sports photography details
46
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P520 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX200V Travel photography highlights
57
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (200 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (550g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (583g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P520 Landscape photography information
Sony HX200V Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
good battery pack (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P520
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
27
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others (583 grams)
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Nikon P520 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P520 and Sony HX200V
 Nikon Coolpix P520Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P520 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2012-05-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 pounds) 583g (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 450 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $380 $480