Nikon P600 vs Sony HX20V

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon P600 vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P600 was brought out 19 months later than the HX20V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the P600 scores versus the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P600 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P600 comes with outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the P600 vs the HX20V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and HX20V is 65 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P600 and HX20V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX20V to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent P600 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.