Nikon
D5100
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-HX200V

Updated (February, 2013): Compare the Nikon D5200 vs Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

Nikon D5100

100

  
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

64

  
Winner

Nikon D5100

Reasons to buy the Nikon D5100

Overall image quality
 Great image quality
80.0
Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
13 EV
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Movie continuous focus
 Movie continuous focus
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.8
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon D5100
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 More than 13x larger sensor
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 16.1 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Capture around 70% more detail in your photos
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Battery life Longer battery life 660 shots vs 450 shots
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 Around 50% more shots per battery charge
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Thickness Thinner 3.1" vs 3.7"
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 Around 20% thinner
Viewfinder Has a through-the-lens viewfinder Pentamirror vs Tunnel
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 Through-the-lens viewfinders let you see exactly what your photo will look like
Weight Slightly lighter 560 g vs 583 g
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 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX200V
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The DSC-HX200V's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 4 fps
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 2.5x faster continuous shooting
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $326.99 vs $496.95
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 The best price we've seen is $170 cheaper (more than 30% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Nikon D5100 Nikon D5100
100 vs 64
Explain scores
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon D5100. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a super zoom.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Battery life Great battery life Help
D5100:660 shots
DSC-HX200V:450 shots
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
D5100:Pentamirror
DSC-HX200V:Tunnel
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Weight Heavy Help
D5100:560 g
DSC-HX200V:583 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
D5100:3.1"
DSC-HX200V:3.7"
Size Large Help
D5100:127x96x78 mm
DSC-HX200V:122x87x93 mm
Focus points Few focus points Help
D5100:11
DSC-HX200V:9

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3200

Nikon D3200

Entry-level DSLR

$547 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Compare the D3200 vs the D5100
Compare the D3200 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$599 - $649 with 18-55mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Autofocus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the D5100
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Compare the D3100 vs the D5100
Compare the D3100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Has way more more zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the D5100
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$332 body only

$449 - $499 with 18-55mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Autofocus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the D5100
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Nikon D5100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D5200

Nikon D5200

Entry-level DSLR

$697 body only

$797 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution
Focus points More focus points
Battery life Shorter battery life
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the D5200 vs the D5100
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$675 - $899 body only

$799 - $1,099 with 18-105mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Viewfinder size Larger viewfinder
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the D90 vs the D5100
Canon 650D / T4i

Canon Rebel T4i

Entry-level DSLR

$649 - $800 body only

$719 - $749 with 18-55mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Dynamic range Less dynamic range
Compare the Rebel T4i vs the D5100
Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$897 body only

$997 with 18-105mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Weather sealed Weather sealed
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the D7000 vs the D5100

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$339 - $350
Zoom Significantly more zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

Super zoom

$498
Zoom Much more zoom
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P520

Super zoom

$427
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Screen size Larger screen
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Super zoom

$498
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Zoom Significantly less zoom
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$277
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Size Smaller
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Zoom Less zoom
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

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