Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX50V
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67 Overall
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57 Overall
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX50V 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
- Launched July 2018
- Replaced the Nikon P900
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced April 2013
- Superseded the Sony HX30V

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX50V Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Nikon P1000 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The P1000 was introduced 5 years later than the HX50V and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the P1000 grades versus the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P1000 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Sony HX50V
P1000 | HX50V | |||
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Announced | July 2018 | ![]() | April 2013 | More recent by 64 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Nikon P1000
HX50V | P1000 |
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Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Sony HX50V
P1000 | HX50V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Exact same screen resolution |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P1000 enjoys outside dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check the Nikon P1000 versus Sony HX50V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the P1000 versus the HX50V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P1000 and HX50V is 49 and 89 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P1000 and HX50V.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX50V to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger P1000 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2018-07-10 | 2013-04-24 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Nikon Expeed | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-3000mm (125.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-8 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1415 grams (3.12 pounds) | 272 grams (0.60 pounds) |
Dimensions | 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 400 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,000 | $439 |