Nikon P950 vs Sony HX50V
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Nikon P950 vs Sony HX50V 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
- Announced January 2020
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced April 2013
- Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Below, we will be matching up the Nikon P950 vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe P950 was released 6 years later than the HX50V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the P950 matches up vs the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Sony HX50V
| P950 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2020 |  | April 2013 | More recent by 82 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Nikon P950
| HX50V | P950 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P950 and Sony HX50V
| P950 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 921k | The same screen resolution |
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon P950 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P950 enjoys physical measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the P950 vs the HX50V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and HX50V is 52 and 89 respectively.
Nikon P950 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P950 and HX50V.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX50V to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer P950 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Nikon P950 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2020-01-07 | 2013-04-24 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-2000mm (83.3x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 90% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 300 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1005g (2.22 lb) | 272g (0.60 lb) |
| Dimensions | 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| 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 images | 400 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $797 | $439 |
