Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon P610 and Sony HX10V side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P610 has external dimensions of 125 x 85 x 107 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 4.21″) and weighs 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz) (including batteries). Sony HX10V has external dimensions of 105 x 60 x 34 mm (4.13 x 2.36 x 1.34″) and weighs 234 g (0.52 lb / 8.25 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon P610 and the Sony HX10V. Sony HX10V is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 20mm narrower, 25mm shorter and 73mm thinner than Nikon P610.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon P610 and Sony HX10V.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P610 and Sony HX10V.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony HX10V is significantly lighter (331g ) than the Nikon P610 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix P610 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon P610 and Sony HX10V's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Nikon P610 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Sony HX10V's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to P610.