Nikon S1000pj vs Sony HX20V

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S1000pj vs Sony HX20V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The S1000pj was launched 4 years before the HX20V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S1000pj scores against the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S1000pj Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj has got external measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S1000pj vs Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1000pj vs the HX20V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1000pj and HX20V.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX20V to give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older S1000pj is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.