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Nikon S31 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Nikon S31 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced June 2013
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Nikon S31 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S31 vs Sony HX50V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and HX50V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The S31 was unveiled 2 months later than the HX50V so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S31 matches up vs the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Sony HX50V

 S31 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Nikon S31

 HX50V S31 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S31 and Sony HX50V

 S31 HX50V 
IntroducedJune 2013April 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S31 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S31 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S31 compared to the HX50V.

Nikon S31 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S31 and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S31 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S31 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and HX50V.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S31 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony HX50V will offer greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S31 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Nikon S31 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S31 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S31 Portrait photography features
Sony HX50V Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW support
50
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
offers face detect focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S31
Street photography with Sony HX50V
52
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S31 Sports photography factors
Sony HX50V Sports photography factors
24
weather proofing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
does not have phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S31 Travel photography information
Sony HX50V Travel photography information
59
weather proofing
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
71
better than average battery (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S31
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
30
great maximum aperture (f)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S31 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX50V Vlogging highlights
24
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Nikon S31 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S31 and Sony HX50V
 Nikon Coolpix S31Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S31 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 7.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 272 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 260 shots 400 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $90 $439