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Nikon A900 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Updated by Nikon A1000
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Nikon A900 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon A900 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A900 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was unveiled 2 years later than the HX50V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A900 scores against the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony HX50V

 A900 HX50V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016April 2013Fresher by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Nikon A900

 HX50V A900 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Sony HX50V

 A900 HX50V 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 features physical measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A900 against the HX50V.

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and HX50V is 88 and 89 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and HX50V.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern A900 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography information
Sony HX50V Street photography information
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tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (272 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (400 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A900
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
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lighter than competition (289g)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
good battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (272 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging info
Sony HX50V Vlogging info
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (272 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Nikon A900 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Sony HX50V
 Nikon Coolpix A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lb) 272 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 400 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $439