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Nikon P950 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Revealed January 2020
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony HX300
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Nikon P950 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon P950 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P950 was manufactured 5 years after the HX400V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the P950 grades versus the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Sony HX400V

 P950 HX400V 
RevealedJanuary 2020February 2014More modern by 72 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Nikon P950

 HX400V P950 

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Sony HX400V

 P950 HX400V 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P950 comes with outer measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P950 versus Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P950 compared to the HX400V.

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P950 and HX400V is 52 and 62 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and HX400V.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer P950 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
57
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
51
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 Street photography details
Sony HX400V Street photography details
53
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (1,005g)
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P950
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
54
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 Travel photography details
Sony HX400V Travel photography details
59
has bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
heavier than competition in class (1,005g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P950
Landscape photography with Sony HX400V
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
59
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (1,005g)
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
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Nikon P950 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Sony HX400V
 Nikon Coolpix P950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-01-07 2014-02-12
Physical type 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes - Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 1005 grams (2.22 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 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 Overall 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 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $797 $448