Nikon P600 vs Sony H50
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![Nikon Coolpix P600 front Nikon Coolpix P600 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P600/Nikon-P600-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50/Sony-H50-front.jpg)
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Nikon P600 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(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").
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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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Nikon P600 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P600 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Sony H50
P600 | H50 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 62 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon P600
H50 | P600 |
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Common features in the Nikon P600 and Sony H50
P600 | H50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon P600 vs Sony H50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P600-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P600-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P600-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P600 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P600 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P600 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P600-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P600 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |