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Nikon P600 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Successor is Nikon P610
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony HX300
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Nikon P600 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon P600 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P600 was introduced very close to the HX400V and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P600 grades versus the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Sony HX400V

 P600 HX400V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Nikon P600

 HX400V P600 

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Sony HX400V

 P600 HX400V 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2014Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P600 comes with external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P600 versus Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the P600 against the HX400V.

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P600 and HX400V is 65 and 62 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P600 and HX400V.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX400V to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P600
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P600
Street photography with Sony HX400V
50
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P600
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
53
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 Travel photography factors
Sony HX400V Travel photography factors
59
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (565g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (660g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P600
Landscape photography with Sony HX400V
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 Vlogging information
Sony HX400V Vlogging information
59
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
29
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (660g)
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Nikon P600 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Sony HX400V
 Nikon Coolpix P600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565g (1.25 lbs) 660g (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $750 $448