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Nikon P950 vs Sony H200

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Nikon P950 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Introduced January 2020
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon P950 vs Sony H200 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon P950 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P950 was introduced 7 years after the H200 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the P950 grades against the H200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Sony H200

 P950 H200 
LaunchedJanuary 2020January 2013Newer by 86 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Nikon P950

 H200 P950 

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Sony H200

 P950 H200 
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon P950 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P950 offers external dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) and the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the P950 vs the H200.

Nikon P950 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and H200 is 52 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P950 and H200.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony H200 to produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher P950 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P950 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P950
Portrait photography with Sony H200
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
38
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 Street photography features
Sony H200 Street photography features
53
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (1,005g)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 Sports photography details
Sony H200 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 Travel photography features
Sony H200 Travel photography features
59
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competition in class (1,005 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than others (530g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P950
Landscape photography with Sony H200
55
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P950
Vlogging with Sony H200
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (1,005g)
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than others (530g)
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Nikon P950 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Sony H200
 Nikon Coolpix P950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1005 gr (2.22 pounds) 530 gr (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $797 $250