Nikon B500 vs Sony HX400V
Portability
68 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
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68 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
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Portability
62 Imaging
44 Features
60 Overall
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62 Imaging
44 Features
60 Overall
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Nikon B500 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
(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
- Released February 2016
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Launched February 2014
- Older Model is Sony HX300
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Here, we are reviewing the Nikon B500 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the B500 scores versus the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon B500 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Sony HX400V
| B500 | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2016 |  | February 2014 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Nikon B500
| HX400V | B500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon B500 and Sony HX400V
| B500 | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Nikon B500 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon B500 has outer measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Compare the Nikon B500 versus Sony HX400V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the B500 and the HX400V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the B500 and HX400V is 68 and 62 respectively.
Nikon B500 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the B500 and HX400V.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX400V to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer B500 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
Nikon B500 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon B500 Portrait photography information
Sony HX400V Portrait photography information
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (541g)
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (660 grams)
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incredible zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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great battery pack (600 CIPA)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (900mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (541g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (660 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape photography with Nikon B500
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really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (600 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Nikon B500 Vlogging details
Sony HX400V Vlogging details
really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (541 grams)
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
heavier than average (660 grams)
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Nikon B500 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix B500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix B500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2016-02-23 | 2014-02-12 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| 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 | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 23-900mm (39.1x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.4 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
| Flash options | - | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| 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 gr (1.19 lb) | 660 gr (1.46 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
| 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 | 600 pictures | 300 pictures |
| Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $300 | $448 |