Nikon P520 vs Sony H50

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon P520 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P520 was launched 4 years later than the H50 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P520 scores versus the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P520 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P520 comes with physical measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the P520 versus the H50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P520 and H50 is 66 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P520 and H50.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon P520 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer P520 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.