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Nikon D750 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Nikon D750 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D700
  • Renewed by Nikon D780
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX30V
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Nikon D750 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon D750 and Sony HX50V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D750 (24MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively similar but the D750 (Full frame) and HX50V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The D750 was announced 17 months after the HX50V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D750 grades against the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Sony HX50V

 D750 HX50V 
LaunchedSeptember 2014April 2013Newer by 17 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k921kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Nikon D750

 HX50V D750 

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Sony HX50V

 D750 HX50V 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon D750 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D750 comes with exterior measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D750 and Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the D750 vs the HX50V.

Nikon D750 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D750 and HX50V is 57 and 89 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D750 and HX50V.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D750 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D750 will offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D750 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D750 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 Portrait photography information
Sony HX50V Portrait photography information
82
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
51
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 Street photography factors
Sony HX50V Street photography factors
68
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D750 Sports photography features
Sony HX50V Sports photography features
78
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (1,230 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
58
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
69
good battery (1,230 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good battery (1,230 per charge)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
54
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
30
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon D750 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Sony HX50V
 Nikon D750Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D750 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-09-12 2013-04-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 51 -
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,229k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 840 grams (1.85 lbs) 272 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2956 not tested
Other
Battery life 1230 pictures 400 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Cost at release $2,000 $439