Nikon P600 vs Sony HX100V
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![Nikon Coolpix P600 front Nikon Coolpix P600 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P600/Nikon-P600-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V/Sony-HX100V-front.jpg)
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Nikon P600 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(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
(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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Nikon P600 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P600 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Sony HX100V
P600 | HX100V | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | October 2011 | Newer by 28 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Nikon P600
HX100V | P600 |
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Common features in the Nikon P600 and Sony HX100V
P600 | HX100V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Equal 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).
Compare the Nikon P600 vs Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon P600 vs Sony HX100V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P600-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P600-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P600-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P600 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P600 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P600 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P600-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P600 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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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 |