Nikon P100 vs Sony H50
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Nikon P100 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon P100 vs Sony H50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P100 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Sony H50
P100 | H50 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon P100
H50 | P100 |
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Common features in the Nikon P100 and Sony H50
P100 | H50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P100 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |