- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
- 27.00mm - 810.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony HX100V Review.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 18.1 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 1000.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Nikon P520 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Sony DSC-HX1
DSC-HX1 vs HX100V |
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Successor: |
Sony HX200V
HX100V vs HX200V |
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General | ||
Model Number: | HX100V | P520 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | EVF | EVF |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $449.99 | $449.95 |
Street Price: | $312.22 | $426.95 |
Date Available: | 2011-04-15 | 2013-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
20.4 oz
(577 g)
includes batteries |
19.4 oz
(550 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.8 x
3.4 x
3.7 in. (122 x 87 x 93 mm) |
4.9 x
3.3 x
4.0 in. (125 x 84 x 102 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | BSI |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 18.1 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.34 microns | 1.26 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9), 10480 x 4096 (42.9 MP, Other) |
4896 x 3672 (18.0 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 7.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/60p)
1440x1080 (60i/30p) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/60i/50i)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 960x540 (30p) 640x480 (120p/30p/25p) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD 60i / 60p / MP4 / MPEG-4 AVC(H.264) | MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar; 11 elements in 10 groups, 1 ED and 1 aspheric | Zoom-Nikkor ED VR; 14 elements in 10 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 810mm | 24 - 1,000mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.8 - 144mm | 4.3 - 180mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 30.00x | 42.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 - f/8 (wide); f/5.6 - ?? (tele) | f/3.0 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - f/8.3 |
Integrated ND Filter: | Yes | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
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Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Precision, up to 216x Smart Zoom | Up to 2x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: 9-area with face detection / center / flexible spot / manual | Contrast Detection: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 0.2-inch., 201.6K-dots color LCD | EVF; 0.5 cm (0.2-in.) approx. 201K-dot equivalent LCD with the diopter adjustment function (-4 to +4 m-1) |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 921,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | ||
Selfie Screen: | ||
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100,125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200 | Fixed range auto (ISO 80-400, 80-800), ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, White Balance Shift | Auto1/2, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 8 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot | 224-segment Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | iAuto, Superior Auto, High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Landscape, Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet, Soft Skin, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR | Back Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Panorama, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Scene Auto Selector, Snow, Sports, Sunset, 3D Photography |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds | 10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Rear Slow Syncro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto | Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, Flash On, w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; Slow Syncro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: Approx. 0.3 - 12.7m (Approx. 0.984 | TBA |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | AVCHD 60i / 60p / MP4 / MPEG-4 AVC(H.264) | MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) |
Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | 15.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | Multi-connector, HDMI (2D, 3D), DC-input | Built-in GPS, Built-in Wi-Fi, Mini (Type-C) HDMI |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | 7.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | 7 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 200 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FH50 | Proprietary EN-EL5 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FH50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Windows Picture Motion Browser Ver 5.5 , PMP Portable | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | "Exmor R" CMOS sensor; GPS tagging; Up to 10fps at full 16.2-megapixel resolution; 30x 27mm wide angle lens with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization; Full HD 1080@60p with Dual Record of stills and movies; Superior Auto with HDR; Manual mode; Background Defocus mode; 3D Still Image and 3D Sweep Panorama modes; HR (High Resolution) Intelligent Sweep Panorama. Available in black only. | Lens-shift Vibration Reduction (VR) with Active Mode, 18.1-megapixel backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor, 3.2-inch Vari-Angle LCD monitor, Full HD 1080p movies, Built-in GPS. Available in Black, Red or Dark Grey. |