Nikon P900 vs Sony H50

Below is a detailed comparison of the Nikon P900 and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the P900 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P900 was revealed 6 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P900 matches up against the H50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P900 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P900 has outside dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P900 and Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the P900 versus the H50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P900 and H50 is 52 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P900 and H50.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon P900 to show extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher P900 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.