Nikon B600 vs Sony WX500

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon B600 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B600 was released 3 years later than the WX500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the B600 grades vs the WX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon B600 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 has got external dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Nikon B600 versus Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the B600 versus the WX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and WX500 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the B600 and WX500.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX500 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent B600 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.