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Nikon P600 vs Sony H50

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon P600 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Successor is Nikon P610
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon P600 vs Sony H50 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon P600 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The P600 was brought out 5 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the P600 matches up vs the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Sony H50

 P600 H50 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 62 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon P600

 H50 P600 

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Sony H50

 P600 H50 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon P600 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P600 features exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P600 vs Sony H50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the P600 vs the H50.

Nikon P600 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P600 and H50 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P600 and H50.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P600 to produce greater detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern P600 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon P600 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P600 Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
50
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (565 grams)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P600 Sports photography features
Sony H50 Sports photography features
53
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 Travel photography factors
Sony H50 Travel photography factors
59
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (565g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
44
has built in flash
great reach (465mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (547g)
MP count low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 Landscape photography factors
Sony H50 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
34
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors (565 grams)
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (547g)
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Nikon P600 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Sony H50
 Nikon Coolpix P600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 9.10 m
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 330 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $750 $80