Nikon P610 vs Sony HX30V
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Nikon P610 vs Sony HX30V 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
- Launched February 2015
- Superseded the Nikon P600
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced February 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX20V
- Renewed by Sony HX50V
Nikon P610 vs Sony HX30V Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Nikon P610 and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe P610 was manufactured 2 years after the HX30V which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the P610 grades versus the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon P610 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P610 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Sony HX30V
P610 | HX30V | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | February 2012 | Newer by 36 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Nikon P610
HX30V | P610 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P610 and Sony HX30V
P610 | HX30V | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P610 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P610 enjoys external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
See the Nikon P610 and Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the P610 versus the HX30V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P610 and HX30V is 65 and 90 respectively.
Nikon P610 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P610 and HX30V.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX30V to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer P610 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon P610 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P610 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 565 grams (1.25 lbs) | 254 grams (0.56 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 320 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL23 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $430 | $420 |