Nikon Coolpix P900 vs Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V) Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix P900 vs Cyber-shot HX50 (V) - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix P900 vs Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V) Specs

Coolpix P900

  • Introduced in March 2015
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-2000mm (83x), f2.8-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 137.4 x 103.2 x 139.5mm³ (5.4″ x 4.1″ x 5.5″)
  • 900g (29.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P900

Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

  • Introduced in April 2013
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-720mm (30x), f3.5-6.3
  • WiFi built-in
  • 108.1 x 64 x 38mm³ (4.3″ x 2.5″ x 1.5″)
  • 272g (8.8 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

Coolpix P900 vs Cyber-shot HX50 (V): The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Nikon Coolpix P900 VS Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V) Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix P900 a better choice

Coolpix P900

Cyber-shot HX50 (V)
Auto Focus points (4)

99 1
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 6400 ISO 100 – 3200 ISO
Articulated monitor (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P900 are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and the articulated display.

The Coolpix P900 scores 10 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

Coolpix P900

Cyber-shot HX50 (V)
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

16.00 20.40
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

7 10
Longer battery life (3, photos)

360 400
Weighs less (2)

900g
(29.0 oz.)		 272g
(8.8 oz.)
More portable (2)

1978cm³
(125 cu.in.)		 263cm³
(17 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Cyber-shot HX50 (V) are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the Coolpix P900: the lower weight than the Coolpix P900 and the more compact size.

Yields 16 points for the Cyber-shot HX50 (V).

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix P900

Cyber-shot HX50 (V)
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
WiFi
GPS
Nikon Coolpix P900 VS Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V) Dimensions

Look at front view of the Coolpix P900 and Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix P900

Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

10
16

We recommend Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V) as better choice.