Nikon P950 vs Sony HX400V
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Nikon P950 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon P950 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P950 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Sony HX400V
P950 | HX400V | |||
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Revealed | January 2020 | February 2014 | More modern by 72 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Nikon P950
HX400V | P950 |
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Common features in the Nikon P950 and Sony HX400V
P950 | HX400V | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Same 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P950 and HX400V is 52 and 62 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P950 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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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 |