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Nikon P7700 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Nikon P7700 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon P7100
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Old Model is Sony HX30V
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Nikon P7700 vs Sony HX50V Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon P7700 and Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and HX50V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was launched 2 months after the HX50V and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P7700 grades against the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Sony HX50V

 P7700 HX50V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Nikon P7700

 HX50V P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Sony HX50V

 P7700 HX50V 
LaunchedMay 2013April 2013Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon P7700 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P7700 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P7700 and Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the P7700 compared to the HX50V.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and HX50V is 82 and 89 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7700 and HX50V.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P7700 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX50V will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7700
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
46
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
50
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (392g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (272 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography information
Sony HX50V Travel photography information
65
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (392 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
71
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lighter than competitors (272g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7700
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7700
Vlogging with Sony HX50V
75
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
heavier than competition (392g)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (272g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon P7700 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Sony HX50V
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-05-28 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lb) 272 gr (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $499 $439