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Nikon P950 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Later Model is Sony HX20V
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Nikon P950 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P950 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P950 was launched 7 years later than the HX10V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P950 matches up versus the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Sony HX10V

 P950 HX10V 
IntroducedJanuary 2020February 2012More recent by 96 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Nikon P950

 HX10V P950 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Sony HX10V

 P950 HX10V 
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P950 has physical dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the P950 and the HX10V.

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and HX10V is 52 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P950 and HX10V.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX10V to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger P950 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography information
Sony HX10V Portrait photography information
57
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
38
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P950
Street photography with Sony HX10V
53
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (1,005 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX10V Sports photography highlights
54
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
59
has bluetooth
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than competition (1,005g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX10V Landscape photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging features
Sony HX10V Vlogging features
59
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (1,005 grams)
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon P950 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Sony HX10V
 Nikon Coolpix P950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1005 gr (2.22 pounds) 234 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 320 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $797 $616