Clicky

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Announced February 2016
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon B500 and Sony HX7V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

The B500 was introduced 4 years after the HX7V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the B500 scores vs the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Sony HX7V

 B500 HX7V 
IntroducedFebruary 2016July 2011More modern by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Nikon B500

 HX7V B500 

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Sony HX7V

 B500 HX7V 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. 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) while the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Nikon B500 and Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the B500 and the HX7V.

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and HX7V is 68 and 92 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and HX7V.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent B500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
37
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Street Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
52
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (541 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography factors
Sony HX7V Sports photography factors
51
great zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
59
great battery power (600 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (900mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (541 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography information
Sony HX7V Landscape photography information
45
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery power (600 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging features
Sony HX7V Vlogging features
27
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (541g)
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Sony HX7V
 Nikon Coolpix B500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-23 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-900mm (39.1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.4 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 541 grams (1.19 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $499