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Nikon P1000 vs Sony H50

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
67
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
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Features
25
Overall
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P900
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P1000 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was announced 9 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the P1000 matches up versus the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Sony H50

 P1000 H50 
LaunchedJuly 2018January 2009Fresher by 116 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon P1000

 H50 P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Sony H50

 P1000 H50 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P1000 has got physical dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P1000 vs Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the P1000 against the H50.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and H50 is 49 and 69 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P1000 and H50.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon P1000 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher P1000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography features
Sony H50 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P1000
Street photography with Sony H50
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (1,415 grams)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P1000
Sports photography with Sony H50
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incredible zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
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has bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (3000mm)
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (1,415 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
great reach (465mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (547g)
low MP (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
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focusing manually
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P1000
Vlogging with Sony H50
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really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (1,415 grams)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than others (547g)
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Sony H50
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-10 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Nikon Expeed -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-8 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 250 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,000 $80