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Nikon B500 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Introduced February 2016
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Later Model is Sony HX200V
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Nikon B500 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon B500 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B500 was announced 4 years after the HX100V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the B500 grades vs the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Sony HX100V

 B500 HX100V 
RevealedFebruary 2016October 2011More modern by 53 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Nikon B500

 HX100V B500 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Sony HX100V

 B500 HX100V 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon B500 offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the B500 against the HX100V.

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the B500 and HX100V is 68 and 66 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and HX100V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos but you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher B500 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography features
Sony HX100V Portrait photography features
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B500
Street photography with Sony HX100V
52
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (541g)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography features
Sony HX100V Sports photography features
51
great zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
59
better than average battery life (600 shots)
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (900mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (541 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (577 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
45
reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B500
Vlogging with Sony HX100V
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (541g)
25
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (577g)
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Nikon B500 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Sony HX100V
 Nikon Coolpix B500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-23 2011-10-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-900mm (39.1x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.4 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 12.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 541 gr (1.19 lb) 577 gr (1.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 600 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $429