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Nikon P100 vs Sony HX350

Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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
  • Announced December 2016
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Nikon P100 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon P100 and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P100 was manufactured 7 years prior to the HX350 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the P100 matches up vs the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Sony HX350

 P100 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Nikon P100

 HX350 P100 
AnnouncedDecember 2016July 2010More modern by 78 months
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Sony HX350

 P100 HX350 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P100 enjoys outside measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the P100 compared to the HX350.

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and HX350 is 68 and 62 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P100 and HX350.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX350 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P100
Street photography with Sony HX350
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (481g)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography information
Sony HX350 Sports photography information
36
great zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 Travel photography info
Sony HX350 Travel photography info
48
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (678mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (481 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (652 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 Landscape photography information
Sony HX350 Landscape photography information
40
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P100
Vlogging with Sony HX350
25
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (481 grams)
27
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors in class (652 grams)
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Nikon P100 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Sony HX350
 Nikon Coolpix P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2016-12-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ X
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 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-678mm (26.1x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 481g (1.06 lbs) 652g (1.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $400 -