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Nikon P610 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Nikon P610 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon P600
Sony HX30V
(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  • Superseded the Sony HX20V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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Sony HX30V

 P610 HX30V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2012Newer by 36 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Nikon P610

 HX30V P610 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Sony HX30V

 P610 HX30V 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Nikon P610 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P610 and HX30V is 65 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P610 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P610 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX30V Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P610 Street photography information
Sony HX30V Street photography information
50
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (565 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (254g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P610
Travel photography with Sony HX30V
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MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than others in class (565g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than others (254 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P610
Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
50
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P610 Vlogging info
Sony HX30V Vlogging info
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rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (565 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (254 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Nikon P610 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Sony HX30V
 Nikon Coolpix P610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
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