Nikon P520 vs Sony HX50V
Portability
66 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
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66 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
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Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
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89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
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Nikon P520 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
Nikon P520
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced January 2013
- Replaced the Nikon P510
- Successor is Nikon P530
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Superseded the Sony HX30V
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Following is a extended assessment of the Nikon P520 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe P520 was released 2 months earlier than the HX50V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the P520 matches up versus the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Sony HX50V
| P520 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Nikon P520
| HX50V | P520 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P520 and Sony HX50V
| P520 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | April 2013 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Equal display resolution |
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon P520 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P520 enjoys outer measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the P520 compared to the HX50V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P520 and HX50V is 66 and 89 respectively.
Nikon P520 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P520 and HX50V.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
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Sony HX50V Portrait photography advice
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sony HX50V Sports photography information
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Nikon P520 Travel photography features
Sony HX50V Travel photography features
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (200 shots)
more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape photography with Nikon P520
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has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (550g)
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon P520 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P520 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2013-04-24 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | XtraFine LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 550 grams (1.21 pounds) | 272 grams (0.60 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures | 400 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL5 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $380 | $439 |