Nikon P610 vs Sony HX200V
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Nikon P610 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Nikon P610 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P610 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Sony HX200V
P610 | HX200V | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | May 2012 | More modern by 34 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Nikon P610
HX200V | P610 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P610 and Sony HX200V
P610 | HX200V | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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).
See the Nikon P610 and Sony HX200V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P610 and HX200V is 65 and 66 respectively.
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.
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Nikon P610 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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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 |