Nikon P950 vs Sony HX1

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon P950 versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the P950 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the P950 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizing.

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The P950 was manufactured 10 years after the HX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the P950 matches up versus the HX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P950 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P950 offers exterior dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") along with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the P950 against the HX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P950 and HX1 is 52 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P950 and HX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P950 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon P950 will provide greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger P950 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.