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Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2013
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S3500 and Sony HX50V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S3500 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was manufactured 2 months before the HX50V and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S3500 grades against the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Sony HX50V

 S3500 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Nikon S3500

 HX50V S3500 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Sony HX50V

 S3500 HX50V 
ReleasedFebruary 2013April 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3500 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the S3500 compared to the HX50V.

Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and HX50V.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3500
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
33
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography information
Sony HX50V Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography factors
Sony HX50V Sports photography factors
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography factors
Sony HX50V Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (129g)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX50V Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX50V Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Sony HX50V
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-02-21 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-182mm (7.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
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 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lb) 272 grams (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $85 $439