Nikon P610 vs Sony HX100V

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon P610 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P610 was unveiled 3 years later than the HX100V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the P610 matches up against the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are available at Nikon P610 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P610 enjoys outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the P610 vs the HX100V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P610 and HX100V is 65 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P610 and HX100V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern P610 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.