Nikon P950 vs Sony HX80
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Nikon P950 vs Sony HX80 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)
- 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
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").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Nikon P950 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P950 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P950 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Sony HX80
P950 | HX80 | |||
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Released | January 2020 | March 2016 | More modern by 47 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Nikon P950
HX80 | P950 |
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Common features in the Nikon P950 and Sony HX80
P950 | HX80 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Same 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).
Contrast the Nikon P950 vs Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and HX80 is 52 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Nikon P950 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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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 |