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Nikon B500 vs Sony WX350

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Nikon B500 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Revealed February 2016
Sony WX350
(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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Nikon B500 vs Sony WX350 Overview

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").

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The 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 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2014Fresher by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper 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 sizing3"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).

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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.

Nikon B500 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and WX350 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
37
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B500
Street photography with Sony WX350
52
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (541 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography features
Sony WX350 Sports photography features
51
great zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B500
Travel photography with Sony WX350
59
better than average battery life (600 shots)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (900mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (541 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than average (164g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
45
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (600 shots)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
47
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
27
really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (541g)
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Nikon B500 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix B500Sony 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