Nikon P900 vs Sony HX99

Lets look closer at the Nikon P900 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the P900 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The P900 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the HX99 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the P900 scores versus the HX99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are available at Nikon P900 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P900 has physical dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P900 vs Sony HX99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the P900 vs the HX99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and HX99 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P900 and HX99.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P900 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older P900 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.