Nikon P600 vs Sony HX9V
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![Nikon Coolpix P600 front Nikon Coolpix P600 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P600/Nikon-P600-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V/Sony-HX9V-front.jpg)
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Nikon P600 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Later Model is Nikon P610
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Released July 2011
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Nikon P600 vs Sony HX9V Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Nikon P600 vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The P600 was announced 2 years later than the HX9V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P600 grades against the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon P600 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P600 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Sony HX9V
P600 | HX9V | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 32 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Nikon P600
HX9V | P600 |
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Common features in the Nikon P600 and Sony HX9V
P600 | HX9V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | The same display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Nikon P600 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P600 comes with outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Nikon P600 vs Sony HX9V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the P600 versus the HX9V.
![Nikon P600 vs Sony HX9V size comparison Nikon P600 vs Sony HX9V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P600-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the P600 and HX9V is 65 and 91 respectively.
![Nikon P600 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison Nikon P600 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P600-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P600 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P600 and HX9V.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent P600 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Nikon P600 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison Nikon P600 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P600-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P600 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P600 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P600 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P600-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P600 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-02-07 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 565 grams (1.25 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL23 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $750 | $328 |