Nikon P610 vs Sony HX400V

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon P610 vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P610 was introduced 13 months after the HX400V making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the P610 grades against the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P610 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P610 comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the P610 against the HX400V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P610 and HX400V is 65 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P610 and HX400V.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX400V to give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern P610 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.