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Nikon P330 vs Sony H50

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon P330 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P310
  • Refreshed by Nikon P340
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon P330 vs Sony H50 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon P330 versus Sony H50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and H50 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The P330 was launched 4 years after the H50 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P330 scores against the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Sony H50

 P330 H50 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2009Newer by 51 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon P330

 H50 P330 

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Sony H50

 P330 H50 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon P330 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P330 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the P330 vs the H50.

Nikon P330 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and H50 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and H50.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P330 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon P330 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern P330 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon P330 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 Portrait photography information
Sony H50 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography details
Sony H50 Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography info
Sony H50 Sports photography info
35
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
44
flash built-in
long zoom (465mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (547 grams)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
34
manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging factors
Sony H50 Vlogging factors
36
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Nikon P330 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Sony H50
 Nikon Coolpix P330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-03-04 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 9.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200g (0.44 pounds) 547g (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $80