Nikon P950 vs Sony HX200V
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Nikon P950 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced January 2020
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Launched May 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX100V
- Refreshed by Sony HX300
Nikon P950 vs Sony HX200V Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon P950 vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe P950 was brought out 7 years after the HX200V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the P950 scores against the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon P950 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P950 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P950 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Sony HX200V
P950 | HX200V | |||
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Launched | January 2020 | May 2012 | Newer by 94 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Nikon P950
HX200V | P950 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P950 and Sony HX200V
P950 | HX200V | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P950 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P950 features outside measurements 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 HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Look at the Nikon P950 vs Sony HX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the P950 vs the HX200V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P950 and HX200V is 52 and 66 respectively.
Nikon P950 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P950 and HX200V.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX200V to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern P950 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon P950 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2020-01-07 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
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 | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-2000mm (83.3x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 90% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 300 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1005g (2.22 lb) | 583g (1.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photos | 450 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $797 | $480 |