Nikon P600 vs Sony HX350
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Nikon P600 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand 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
- Refreshed by Nikon P610
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced December 2016

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX350 Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Nikon P600 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The P600 was released 3 years prior to the HX350 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P600 scores versus the HX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX350 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P600 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Sony HX350
P600 | HX350 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Nikon P600
HX350 | P600 | |||
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Introduced | December 2016 | ![]() | February 2014 | Newer by 34 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P600 and Sony HX350
P600 | HX350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P600 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P600 provides physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P600 vs Sony HX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the P600 compared to the HX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P600 and HX350 is 65 and 62 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P600 and HX350.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX350 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P600 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P600 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-02-07 | 2016-12-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display 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 | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 565 gr (1.25 lbs) | 652 gr (1.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 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 | 330 shots | 300 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL23 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $750 | - |