Nikon P600 vs Sony HX5

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon P600 versus Sony HX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the P600 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The P600 was unveiled 3 years later than the HX5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P600 grades versus the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are available at Nikon P600 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P600 has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P600 versus Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the P600 against the HX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P600 and HX5 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P600 and HX5.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P600 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon P600 will result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent P600 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.