Nikon P600 vs Sony HX99

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P600 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the P600 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The P600 was introduced 5 years earlier than the HX99 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the P600 scores versus the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P600 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P600 enjoys external 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 HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P600 vs Sony HX99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the P600 against the HX99.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P600 and HX99 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P600 and HX99.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P600 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged P600 will be behind in sensor technology.