Nikon P90 vs Sony HX400V

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon P90 and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P90 was introduced 6 years before the HX400V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the P90 grades vs the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P90 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P90 has got outside measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P90 and Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the P90 vs the HX400V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P90 and HX400V is 70 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P90 and HX400V.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX400V to show greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older P90 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.