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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P600 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberP600HX400V
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20142014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)125130
Width (mm)107103
Height (mm)8593
Weight (g)565660
Waterproof--
SuccessorNikon P610-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerBSISony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)16.120.4
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.19
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 5184 x 2920(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)6.99.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)12060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo)AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 16 elements in 11 groups (1 super ED lens element and 4 ED lens elements)Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; 15 elements in 10 groups (including 1 Super ED glass element, 2 ED glass elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 1,440.0024.00 - 1,200.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 258.003.00 - 215.00
Zoom ratio (x)6050
Aperture range (f)0.15 - 0.300.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)501
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject TrackingContrast Detection: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S / M / L)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 0.5cm (0.2-in.), Approx. 201K-dot equivalent LCD with the diopter adjustment function (-4 to +4 m-1)EVF type; 0.2-inch (0.5cm), 201k-dots
Focus peaking+-
Evf resolution (dots)201,000201,000
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4003,200
Minimum iso (native)10080
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode) ; ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12Auto (80-3200), limit), 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto 2
  • auto1
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • auto
  • c.temp
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fliter
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 151/4000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes224-segment Matrix, Center-weighted, SpotMulti segment, Center- weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesBacklighting, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, MuseumScene modes: High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Portrait, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
  • advanced flash
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • rear sync.
  • slow sync.
  • wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 7.5m (1ft .8 in. to 24 ft.) [T]: 1.5 to 4.0m (5 ft. to 13 ft.)ISO Auto: 0.5 to 8.5m (W) / 2.4 to 3.5m (T)
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection-Multi Interface Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)56-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps-+
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • multi terminal (usb/av)
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.99.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)710
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.240.34
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.430.14
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330300
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)330380
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL23Proprietary NP-BX1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL23 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black or red.BIONZ X image processor, 10fps full-res burst mode, 4K still image output over HDMI, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC



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