Nikon P600 vs Sony HX10V

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon P600 versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P600 was announced 24 months later than the HX10V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the P600 grades vs the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P600 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P600 comes with outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P600 versus Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the P600 vs the HX10V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P600 and HX10V is 65 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P600 and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger P600 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.