Nikon P950 vs Sony HX99

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon P950 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the P950 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The P950 was released 17 months later than the HX99 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P950 grades against the HX99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P950 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P950 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P950 has got physical dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the P950 compared to the HX99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P950 and HX99 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P950 and HX99.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P950 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher P950 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.