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Nikon P950 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Announced January 2020
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Sony HX100V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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Sony HX200V

 P950 HX200V 
LaunchedJanuary 2020May 2012Newer by 94 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Nikon P950

 HX200V P950 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Sony HX200V

 P950 HX200V 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P950 and HX200V is 52 and 66 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P950
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
57
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
45
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
53
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (1,005g)
51
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 Sports photography info
Sony HX200V Sports photography info
54
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (450 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P950
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
59
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than average in class (1,005g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
great battery power (450 CIPA)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (583 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 Landscape photography info
Sony HX200V Landscape photography info
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
great battery power (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging info
Sony HX200V Vlogging info
59
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (1,005g)
27
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average (583 grams)
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Nikon P950 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Sony HX200V
 Nikon Coolpix P950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
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