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Nikon P950 vs Sony HX80

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX80 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 HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 2016
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Nikon P950 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon P950 vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P950 was announced 3 years after the HX80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the P950 matches up vs the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Sony HX80

 P950 HX80 
ReleasedJanuary 2020March 2016More modern by 47 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Nikon P950

 HX80 P950 

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Sony HX80

 P950 HX80 
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P950 offers outside dimensions 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 HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the P950 versus the HX80.

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and HX80 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P950 and HX80.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX80 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent P950 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX80 Portrait photography advice
57
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
39
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 Street photography features
Sony HX80 Street photography features
53
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (1,005g)
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX80 Sports photography highlights
54
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (390 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 Travel photography advice
Sony HX80 Travel photography advice
59
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than average in class (1,005 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
great battery power (390 shots)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P950
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
55
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
49
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
great battery power (390 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P950
Vlogging with Sony HX80
59
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (1,005 grams)
75
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon P950 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Sony HX80
 Nikon Coolpix P950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-01-07 2016-03-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1005 gr (2.22 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 photographs 390 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $797 $368