Nikon Coolpix
P510
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-HX1

Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Nikon Coolpix P520 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Nikon Coolpix P510

83

  
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

47

  

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P510

Zoom
 Great zoom
41.7x
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Shutter lag
 Barely any delay taking photos
230 ms shutter lag
Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Digital
Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/4000 of a second
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
30 seconds
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon P510
Zoom Much more zoom 41.7x vs 20x
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 Around 4.5x more zoom
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
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 More than 4x higher resolution screen
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
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 More than 10% better wide angle
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 9.7 MP vs 8.1 MP
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 Capture around 20% more detail in your photos
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 120 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 1440 x 1080 @ 30fps
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 Shoots high resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Sensor size Larger sensor 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm
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 Around 20% larger sensor
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX1
Battery life Significantly longer battery life 390 shots vs 200 shots
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 Around 2x more shots per battery charge
Aperture Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.0
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 At its widest zoom, the DSC-HX1's lens captures marginally more light (0.2 f-stops)
Size Smaller 115x83x92 mm vs 120x83x102 mm
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 More than 10% smaller
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 7 fps
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 More than 40% faster continuous shooting
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 230 ms vs 380 ms
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 Around 40% less delay when taking photos
Macro focus Better macro capability 1 cm vs 2 cm
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 Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
Thickness Thinner 3.6" vs 4"
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 Around 10% thinner
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 30s vs 8s
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 Around 4x longer exposures
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P510
83 vs 47
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix P510.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
P510:2 cm
DSC-HX1:1 cm
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Weight Heavy Help
P510:555 g
DSC-HX1:544 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
P510:4"
DSC-HX1:3.6"
Size Large Help
P510:120x83x102 mm
DSC-HX1:115x83x92 mm

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
External flash No external flash support Help
Less expandable
Supports RAW No RAW support Help
Less editing fidelity
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
3,200 ISO

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Has much more zoom
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$720
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$327 - $348
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$277
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Super zoom

$248 - $249
Size Is slightly smaller
Weight Is slightly lighter
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Compare the D3100 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the D3100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Compare the D5100 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the D5100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Nikon Coolpix P510 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P520

Super zoom

$427
Screen size Larger screen
Macro focus Better macro capability
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Size Slightly larger
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Coolpix P510
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $314
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Aperture Wider aperture
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Zoom Less zoom
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Coolpix P510

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony CyberShot DSC-H200

Sony CyberShot DSC-H200

Super zoom

$198 - $228
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the CyberShot DSC-H200 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Super zoom

$642 - $683
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Zoom More zoom
Size Slightly larger
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

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Nikon Coolpix P510 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Nikon Coolpix P510 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
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