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Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX350

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX350 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
  • Released July 2018
  • Superseded the Nikon P900
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise 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 P1000 vs Sony HX350 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was released 19 months after the HX350 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P1000 scores vs the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Sony HX350

 P1000 HX350 
AnnouncedJuly 2018December 2016More modern by 19 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Nikon P1000

 HX350 P1000 
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Sony HX350

 P1000 HX350 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P1000 has external dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the P1000 and the HX350.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and HX350 is 49 and 62 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and HX350.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX350 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger P1000 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX350 Portrait photography advice
57
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 Street photography advice
Sony HX350 Street photography advice
51
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (1,415g)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography information
Sony HX350 Sports photography information
49
great zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX350 Travel photography highlights
54
has bluetooth
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (3000mm)
low battery life (250 shots)
more heavy than others in class (1,415 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (652 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX350 Landscape photography factors
51
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
58
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (1,415 grams)
27
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (652g)
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Sony HX350
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-07-10 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Nikon Expeed BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-8 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1415g (3.12 pounds) 652g (1.44 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,000 -