Nikon P610 vs Sony HX1

The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon P610 vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the P610 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the P610 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.

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The P610 was launched 5 years after the HX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P610 matches up vs the HX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P610 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P610 offers exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the P610 compared to the HX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and HX1 is 65 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P610 and HX1.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P610 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon P610 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern P610 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.