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Nikon B500 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Launched February 2016
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Updated by Sony HX300
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Nikon B500 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon B500 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B500 was unveiled 3 years later than the HX200V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the B500 matches up vs the HX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Sony HX200V

 B500 HX200V 
ReleasedFebruary 2016May 2012More recent by 47 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Nikon B500

 HX200V B500 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Sony HX200V

 B500 HX200V 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon B500 provides exterior measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the B500 against the HX200V.

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the B500 and HX200V is 68 and 66 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the B500 and HX200V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX200V to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger B500 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography features
Sony HX200V Portrait photography features
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography factors
Sony HX200V Street photography factors
52
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (541g)
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (600 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (450 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX200V Travel photography highlights
59
better than average battery power (600 shots)
supports bluetooth
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (900mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (541g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
57
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (583 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography info
Sony HX200V Landscape photography info
45
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (450 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX200V Vlogging highlights
27
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (541 grams)
27
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (583 grams)
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Nikon B500 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Sony HX200V
 Nikon Coolpix B500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2012-05-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-900mm (39.1x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.4 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 12.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 541 grams (1.19 pounds) 583 grams (1.29 pounds)
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 pictures 450 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $480