Nikon P90 vs Sony HX50V

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon P90 vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P90 was announced 5 years before the HX50V and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the P90 scores vs the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P90 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P90 comes with physical dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P90 vs Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the P90 versus the HX50V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P90 and HX50V is 70 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P90 and HX50V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX50V to resolve more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older P90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.