Nikon P600 vs Sony HX90V

Below, we are looking at the Nikon P600 vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P600 was manufactured 14 months earlier than the HX90V making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P600 matches up against the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P600 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P600 has got exterior 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 HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the P600 vs the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P600 and HX90V is 65 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P600 and HX90V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.