Nikon P900 vs Sony HX400V Comparison

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Nikon P900

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Nikon P900 vs Sony HX400V Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing P900 and HX400V, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Nikon and Sony. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Nikon P900 has a 16.0 MP and Sony HX400V has a 20.0 MP resolution. Nikon P900 was introduced to market in March 2015 and Sony HX400V was launched in February 2014. There is 13 months difference between P900 and HX400V so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger P900, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P900 and Sony HX400V before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P900 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2015-03-02

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 6400 ( expands to 12800)

24-2000 mm F2.8-6.5 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fully Articulated Screen

921k dot Electronic viewfinder

7.0 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

Built-in GPS

899g. 140 x 103 x 137 mm

Sony HX400V Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-02-12

20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 12800

24-1200 mm F2.8-6.3 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Tilting Screen

Electronic viewfinder

10 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

Built-in GPS

660g. 130 x 93 x 103 mm

Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 Compare

Nikon P900 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix P1000. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Nikon Coolpix P900
Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P900 and Sony HX400V compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P900 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

Battery Life	360 shots vs 300 shots	60 more frames with a single charge
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele	2000mm vs 1200mm	800 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	83.3x vs 50x	more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage	11.5m vs 8.5m	3m longer range
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth

Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V over Nikon Coolpix P900

External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
Max Sensor Resolution	20 MP vs 16 MP	25% more pixels
Max ISO	12.800 vs 6.400	100% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 7.0fps	3 fps faster
Weight	660 g vs 899 g	239 g lighter
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Max Aperture - Tele	6.30 vs 6.50	faster lens at tele

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen	Fully Articulated vs Tilting	Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic)	Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution	921k dots vs 921k dots	High resolution screens
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 24mm	Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele	2000mm vs 1200mm	Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
NFC Connection	Yes vs Yes	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Nikon P900 vs Sony HX400V: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P900 and Sony HX400V side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P900 has external dimensions of 140 x 103 x 137 mm (5.51 x 4.06 x 5.39″) and weighs 899 g (1.98 lb / 31.71 oz) (including batteries). Sony HX400V has external dimensions of 130 x 93 x 103 mm (5.1 x 3.67 x 4.06″) and weighs 660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P900 and Sony HX400V. Sony HX400V is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 10mm narrower, 10mm shorter and 34mm thinner than Nikon P900.

Comparison image of Nikon P900 and Sony HX400V Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P900 and Sony HX400V.

Comparison image of Nikon P900 and Sony HX400V Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P900 and Sony HX400V.

Top View Comparison image of Nikon P900 and Sony HX400V Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony HX400V is significantly lighter (239g ) than the Nikon P900 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Bridge Cameras

P900

HX400V

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Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

P900

HX400V

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix P900 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V provides any type of weather sealing in their body, 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

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P900 and Sony HX400V's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Sony HX400V features a Tilting only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Nikon P900 sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful especially for taking Selfie shots and video.

Nikon P900 vs Sony HX400V: Sensor Comparison

Nikon P900 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Sony HX400V has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Below you can see the P900 and HX400V sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P900 and Sony HX400V Cameras

Nikon P900 and Sony HX400V have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon P900 vs Sony HX400V Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P900 features a 24-2000 mm F2.8-6.5 83.3x zoom lens whereas Sony HX400V features a 24-1200 mm F2.8-6.3 50x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm and have the same max aperture of f2.80 at this focal length. On the tele end, Nikon P900 has 800mm longer reach than the Sony HX400V. However, with a max aperture of f6.30, Sony HX400V is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

P900

HX400V

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

P900

HX400V

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

P900

HX400V

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

P900

HX400V

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon P900 and Sony HX400V Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P900 and Sony HX400V for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon P900 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sony HX400V for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon P900 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony HX400V for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon P900 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Sony HX400V for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
2000 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.30
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Nikon P900 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony HX400V for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

83.3X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
899g
Body Thickness 137mm
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50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
660g
Body Thickness 103mm
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Nikon P900 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony HX400V for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Built-in GPS
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Nikon P900 vs Sony HX400V: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon P900 and Sony HX400V, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon P900 and Sony HX400V scores compare:

Nikon P900

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #29 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #404 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Sony HX400V

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #32 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #432 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Nikon P900 has a higher Overall Score than the Sony HX400V and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Sony HX400V vs Nikon P900 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix P900	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Brand	Nikon	Sony
Announced	2015-03-02	2014-02-12
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type	CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	20 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	5184 x 3888
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	12800 ISO	-
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-2000 mm (83.3x)	24-1200 mm (50x)
Max Aperture	F2.8-6.5	F2.8-6.3
Macro Focus Range	1cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fully Articulated	Tilting
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	921k dots	921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	921k dots	n/a
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	11.50 m (at Auto ISO)	8.50 m (ISO Auto)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	7.0 fps	10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	899g	660g
Dimensions	140 x 103 x 137mm	130 x 93 x 103mm
Battery Life	360 shots	300 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Yes	Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction