Nikon P520 vs Sony HX350
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Nikon P520 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Older Model is Nikon P510
- Successor is Nikon P530
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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
Nikon P520 vs Sony HX350 Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon P520 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe P520 was introduced 4 years prior to the HX350 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P520 matches up against the HX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon P520 vs Sony HX350 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P520 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Sony HX350
P520 | HX350 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Nikon P520
HX350 | P520 | |||
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Announced | December 2016 | January 2013 | More recent by 47 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P520 and Sony HX350
P520 | HX350 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon P520 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P520 comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
See the Nikon P520 vs Sony HX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the P520 versus the HX350.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P520 and HX350 is 66 and 62 respectively.
Nikon P520 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P520 and HX350.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX350 to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older P520 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Nikon P520 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P520 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P520 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2016-12-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5184 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 550 gr (1.21 lb) | 652 gr (1.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
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 | 200 images | 300 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $380 | - |