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Nikon P600 vs Sony HX350

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Nikon P600
(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
Sony HX350
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Sony HX350

 P600 HX350 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Nikon P600

 HX350 P600 
IntroducedDecember 2016February 2014Newer by 34 months
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Sony HX350

 P600 HX350 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

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

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P600
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P600
Street photography with Sony HX350
50
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (565g)
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P600 Sports photography features
Sony HX350 Sports photography features
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
59
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (565g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
54
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (652 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX350 Landscape photography factors
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
59
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (565g)
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (652g)
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Nikon P600 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Sony HX350
 Nikon Coolpix P600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
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 -