Nikon P600 vs Sony HX1

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon P600 versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the P600 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P600 was revealed 4 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the P600 matches up versus the HX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are available at Nikon P600 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P600 features physical dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P600 versus Sony HX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the P600 versus the HX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and HX1 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P600 and HX1.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P600 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon P600 will render greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer P600 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.