Sony HX20V vs Nikon P610

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Less expensive
$400 vs $500 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Thinner
34 mm vs 106 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
254g vs 565g
Lighter weight
Higher-res screen
307k vs 230k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 7.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
More telephoto lens reach
1,440 mm vs 500 mm
Capture objects farther away
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Both provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures