Nikon P1000 vs Sony H50
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Nikon P1000 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P1000 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Sony H50
P1000 | H50 | |||
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Launched | July 2018 | January 2009 | Fresher by 116 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon P1000
H50 | P1000 |
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Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Sony H50
P1000 | H50 | |||
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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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and H50 is 49 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |