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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H50

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was revealed 7 months after the H50 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the S1000pj grades vs the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Sony H50

 S1000pj H50 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon S1000pj

 H50 S1000pj 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Sony H50

 S1000pj H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1000pj has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1000pj vs the H50.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and H50.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S1000pj to produce extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher S1000pj is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
Portrait photography with Sony H50
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography details
Sony H50 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography information
Sony H50 Sports photography information
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography details
Sony H50 Travel photography details
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
44
flash built-in
great reach (465mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (547 grams)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
34
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging information
Sony H50 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (547g)
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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Sony H50
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-04 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $289 $80