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Nikon B600 vs Sony HX350

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Nikon B600 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2019
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Nikon B600 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon B600 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The B600 was introduced 2 years after the HX350 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the B600 grades against the HX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Sony HX350

 B600 HX350 
LaunchedJanuary 2019December 2016Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Nikon B600

 HX350 B600 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Sony HX350

 B600 HX350 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon B600 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon B600 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Look at the Nikon B600 vs Sony HX350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the B600 and the HX350.

Nikon B600 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the B600 and HX350 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the B600 and HX350.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX350 to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher B600 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon B600 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B600
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
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decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography features
Sony HX350 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (500g)
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (280 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
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decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (280 shots)
more heavy than competition (500 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (652 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography info
Sony HX350 Landscape photography info
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (280 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (500 grams)
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (652 grams)
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Nikon B600 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Sony HX350
 Nikon Coolpix B600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-01-18 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500g (1.10 lb) 652g (1.44 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 280 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $297 -