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Nikon P100 vs Sony H50

Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon P100 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Released July 2010
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon P100 vs Sony H50 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon P100 versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P100 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P100 was released 18 months later than the H50 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the P100 grades against the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Sony H50

 P100 H50 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon P100

 H50 P100 

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Sony H50

 P100 H50 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon P100 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P100 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P100 versus Sony H50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the P100 versus the H50.

Nikon P100 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P100 and H50 is 68 and 69 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P100 and H50.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P100 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher P100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P100 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 Portrait photography advice
Sony H50 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography features
Sony H50 Street photography features
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (481 grams)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography highlights
Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 Travel photography details
Sony H50 Travel photography details
48
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (678mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (481 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
44
has built in flash
great reach (465mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P100
Landscape photography with Sony H50
40
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average (481 grams)
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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Nikon P100 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Sony H50
 Nikon Coolpix P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-678mm (26.1x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 481 grams (1.06 lb) 547 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL5 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $80