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Nikon P80 vs Sony HX350

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
33
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Nikon P80 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Released January 2009
  • New Model is Nikon P90
Sony HX350
(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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Nikon P80 vs Sony HX350 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon P80 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P80 was announced 9 years before the HX350 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the P80 grades versus the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Sony HX350

 P80 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Nikon P80

 HX350 P80 
AnnouncedDecember 2016January 2009Fresher by 96 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P80 and Sony HX350

 P80 HX350 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon P80 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P80 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the P80 against the HX350.

Nikon P80 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and HX350 is 75 and 62 respectively.

Nikon P80 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P80 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and HX350.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX350 to give you extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon P80 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon P80 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P80 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
36
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P80 Travel photography factors
Sony HX350 Travel photography factors
56
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (652 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P80 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX350 Landscape photography factors
36
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (652g)
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Nikon P80 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P80 and Sony HX350
 Nikon Coolpix P80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 652 grams (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 -