Nikon P900 vs Sony HX400V

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon P900 vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P900 was unveiled 13 months after the HX400V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the P900 matches up vs the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P900 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P900 features physical measurements 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 HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the P900 versus the HX400V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P900 and HX400V is 52 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P900 and HX400V.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX400V to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern P900 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.