Nikon S31 vs Sony H50
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![Nikon Coolpix S31 front Nikon Coolpix S31 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S31/Nikon-S31-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50/Sony-H50-front.jpg)
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Nikon S31 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F) lens
- 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Released January 2009
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Nikon S31 vs Sony H50 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S31 versus Sony H50, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is fairly close but the S31 (1/2.9") and H50 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.
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The S31 was revealed 4 years after the H50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S31 scores against the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon S31 vs Sony H50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Sony H50
S31 | H50 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 54 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon S31
H50 | S31 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S31 and Sony H50
S31 | H50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Nikon S31 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S31 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S31 versus Sony H50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S31 vs the H50.
![Nikon S31 vs Sony H50 size comparison Nikon S31 vs Sony H50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S31-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and H50 is 90 and 69 respectively.
![Nikon S31 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison Nikon S31 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S31-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S31 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and H50.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S31 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon S31 will render more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher S31 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
![Nikon S31 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison Nikon S31 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S31-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S31 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S31 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S31 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S31-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S31 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S31 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S31 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.9" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 4.96 x 3.72mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 18.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 7.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lb) | 547 grams (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 260 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $90 | $80 |