Nikon D750 vs Sony HX50V
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Nikon D750 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony HX30V
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Nikon D750 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D750 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D750 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Sony HX50V
D750 | HX50V | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | April 2013 | Newer by 17 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 921k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Nikon D750
HX50V | D750 |
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Common features in the Nikon D750 and Sony HX50V
D750 | HX50V | |||
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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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D750 and HX50V is 57 and 89 respectively.
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.
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Nikon D750 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Nikon D750 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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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 |