Nikon P900 vs Sony HX30V
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Nikon P900 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
- Revealed March 2015
- Refreshed by Nikon P1000
(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
- Released February 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX20V
- Updated by Sony HX50V
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On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon P900 and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe P900 was released 3 years later than the HX30V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P900 grades vs the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Sony HX30V
| P900 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2015 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 37 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Nikon P900
| HX30V | P900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P900 and Sony HX30V
| P900 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon P900 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P900 has got outer dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P900 and the HX30V.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and HX30V is 52 and 90 respectively.
Nikon P900 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P900 and HX30V.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX30V to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher P900 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon P900 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2015-03-02 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-2000mm (83.3x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 921k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 7.10 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Yes | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 899 grams (1.98 lb) | 254 grams (0.56 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") | 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 | 360 shots | 320 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL23 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $600 | $420 |