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Nikon P950 vs Sony HX350

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX350 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
  • Released January 2020
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced December 2016
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Nikon P950 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon P950 and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P950 was introduced 3 years after the HX350 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the P950 matches up vs the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Sony HX350

 P950 HX350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020December 2016More modern by 38 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Nikon P950

 HX350 P950 
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Sony HX350

 P950 HX350 
Manual focus More exact focus
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P950 enjoys exterior measurements 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 HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the P950 versus the HX350.

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P950 and HX350 is 52 and 62 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and HX350.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger P950 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography information
Sony HX350 Portrait photography information
57
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
48
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
53
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (1,005 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 Sports photography details
Sony HX350 Sports photography details
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 Travel photography features
Sony HX350 Travel photography features
59
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competition (1,005g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (652g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX350 Landscape photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX350 Vlogging highlights
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (1,005 grams)
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (652g)
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Nikon P950 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Sony HX350
 Nikon Coolpix P950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-01-07 2016-12-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1005 grams (2.22 pounds) 652 grams (1.44 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 images 300 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $797 -