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Nikon P610 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Nikon P610 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon P600
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX100V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX300
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Nikon P610 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon P610 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P610 was announced 2 years after the HX200V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the P610 grades against the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Sony HX200V

 P610 HX200V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015May 2012More modern by 34 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Nikon P610

 HX200V P610 
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Sony HX200V

 P610 HX200V 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon P610 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P610 has outside dimensions 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 HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the P610 versus the HX200V.

Nikon P610 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P610 and HX200V is 65 and 66 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Nikon P610 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P610 and HX200V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX200V to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer P610 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon P610 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Nikon P610 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P610 Street photography highlights
Sony HX200V Street photography highlights
50
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
51
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P610 Sports photography details
Sony HX200V Sports photography details
53
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P610 Travel photography details
Sony HX200V Travel photography details
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
better than average battery life (450 shots)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (583g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P610 Landscape photography details
Sony HX200V Landscape photography details
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P610 Vlogging info
Sony HX200V Vlogging info
59
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
27
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (583 grams)
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Nikon P610 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Sony HX200V
 Nikon Coolpix P610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2012-05-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 12.40 m
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 grams (1.25 pounds) 583 grams (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 photos 450 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $430 $480