Nikon P610 vs Sony HX350
Portability
65 Imaging
41 Features
60 Overall
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65 Imaging
41 Features
60 Overall
48
Portability
62 Imaging
47 Features
51 Overall
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62 Imaging
47 Features
51 Overall
48
Nikon P610 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
Nikon P610
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Previous Model is Nikon P600
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Announced December 2016
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Here, we are evaluating the Nikon P610 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe P610 was introduced 22 months prior to the HX350 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P610 matches up vs the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P610 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Sony HX350
| P610 | HX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Nikon P610
| HX350 | P610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2016 |  | February 2015 | Fresher by 22 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P610 and Sony HX350
| P610 | HX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon P610 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P610 features external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has sizing 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 P610 vs Sony HX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the P610 against the HX350.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and HX350 is 65 and 62 respectively.
Nikon P610 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P610 and HX350.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older P610 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon P610
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sony HX350 Street photography features
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (565 grams)
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (652 grams)
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great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Nikon P610 Travel photography factors
Sony HX350 Travel photography factors
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
heavier than others in class (565 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (652 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon P610 Landscape photography information
Sony HX350 Landscape photography information
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Nikon P610 Vlogging information
Sony HX350 Vlogging information
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (565 grams)
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (652 grams)
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Nikon P610 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2016-12-20 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 565g (1.25 pounds) | 652g (1.44 pounds) |
| 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 score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | 300 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL23 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $430 | - |
