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Nikon P600 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replacement is Nikon P610
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • New Model is Sony HX200V
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Nikon P600 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon P600 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P600 was unveiled 2 years after the HX100V which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the P600 scores versus the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Sony HX100V

 P600 HX100V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014October 2011Newer by 28 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Nikon P600

 HX100V P600 

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Sony HX100V

 P600 HX100V 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P600 features outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the P600 against the HX100V.

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and HX100V is 65 and 66 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P600 and HX100V.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos although you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer P600 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX100V Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Street photography camera
50
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (565 grams)
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P600
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
53
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P600
Travel photography with Sony HX100V
59
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (565 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (577g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 Landscape photography features
Sony HX100V Landscape photography features
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 Vlogging features
Sony HX100V Vlogging features
59
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (565g)
25
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (577 grams)
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Nikon P600 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Sony HX100V
 Nikon Coolpix P600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-07 2011-10-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 12.70 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lbs) 577 gr (1.27 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $750 $429