Nikon P100 vs Sony HX50V
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![Nikon Coolpix P100 front Nikon Coolpix P100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P100/Nikon-P100-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V/Sony-HX50V-front.jpg)
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Nikon P100 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2010
(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
- Launched April 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony HX30V
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Nikon P100 vs Sony HX50V Overview
Here, we are comparing the Nikon P100 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The P100 was revealed 3 years before the HX50V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the P100 scores vs the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon P100 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P100 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Sony HX50V
P100 | HX50V | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Nikon P100
HX50V | P100 | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 34 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P100 and Sony HX50V
P100 | HX50V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon P100 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P100 provides outer measurements 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 HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon P100 versus Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the P100 vs the HX50V.
![Nikon P100 vs Sony HX50V size comparison Nikon P100 vs Sony HX50V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and HX50V is 68 and 89 respectively.
![Nikon P100 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison Nikon P100 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P100 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and HX50V.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to deliver greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older P100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Nikon P100 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison Nikon P100 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P100 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P100 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P100 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P100 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 2920 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-678mm (26.1x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 481 grams (1.06 lb) | 272 grams (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
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 life | - | 400 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $400 | $439 |