Nikon P900 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon P900 vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P900 was manufactured 23 months later than the HX50V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the P900 matches up vs the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P900 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P900 provides outer 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 HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P900 vs Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the P900 and the HX50V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P900 and HX50V is 52 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P900 and HX50V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX50V to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher P900 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.