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Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX500

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Succeeded the Nikon A900
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony WX350
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX500 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was introduced 3 years after the WX500 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A1000 grades vs the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Sony WX500

 A1000 WX500 
IntroducedJanuary 2019April 2015Newer by 46 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Nikon A1000

 WX500 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Sony WX500

 A1000 WX500 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution

Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A1000 vs the WX500.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and WX500 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and WX500.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX500 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher A1000 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX500 Portrait photography factors
51
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
39
decent MP (18MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography information
Sony WX500 Street photography information
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (236g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography features
Sony WX500 Sports photography features
49
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography advice
Sony WX500 Travel photography advice
72
offers touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
low battery life (250 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
better than average battery power (360 shots)
lighter than competition (236g)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography details
Sony WX500 Landscape photography details
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
49
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
better than average battery power (360 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX500 Vlogging highlights
72
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have microphone port
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (236 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Sony WX500
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-01-18 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lbs) 236 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 250 photographs 360 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $477 $348