Nikon S1000pj vs Sony HX50V

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon S1000pj versus Sony HX50V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was revealed 4 years earlier than the HX50V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S1000pj grades versus the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are available at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1000pj provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S1000pj and the HX50V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and HX50V.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX50V to result in more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older S1000pj will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.