Nikon B700 vs Sony WX500

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon B700 vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the B700 (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B700 was released 11 months after the WX500 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the B700 scores versus the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon B700 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon B700 provides outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Nikon B700 vs Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the B700 compared to the WX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the B700 and WX500 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the B700 and WX500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon B700 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger B700 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.