Nikon B500 vs Sony WX350
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Nikon B500 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2016
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
- Older Model is Sony WX300
- Replacement is Sony WX500
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Let's examine more closely at the Nikon B500 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe B500 was announced 2 years later than the WX350 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the B500 grades versus the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Sony WX350
| B500 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2016 |  | February 2014 | Fresher by 25 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon B500
| WX350 | B500 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon B500 and Sony WX350
| B500 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon B500 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon B500 has got outside measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Nikon B500 and Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the B500 and the WX350.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and WX350 is 68 and 94 respectively.
Nikon B500 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the B500 and WX350.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX350 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher B500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon B500 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon B500 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix B500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix B500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2016-02-23 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 23-900mm (39.1x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.4fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 541 grams (1.19 lbs) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 shots | 470 shots |
| Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $300 | $270 |