Nikon P900 vs Sony HX1

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon P900 and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the P900 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the P900 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P900 was brought out 5 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the P900 matches up against the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P900 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P900 enjoys outer measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") accompanied by a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P900 and Sony HX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the P900 compared to the HX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and HX1 is 52 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P900 and HX1.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P900 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon P900 will result in greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern P900 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.