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Nikon P100 vs Sony WX500

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Nikon P100 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Announced July 2010
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Older Model is Sony WX350
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Nikon P100 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon P100 and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P100 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WX500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the P100 scores against the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Sony WX500

 P100 WX500 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Nikon P100

 WX500 P100 
AnnouncedApril 2015July 2010Fresher by 58 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Sony WX500

 P100 WX500 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon P100 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P100 features external dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the P100 versus the WX500.

Nikon P100 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P100 and WX500 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P100 and WX500.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX500 to show extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older P100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P100 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX500 Portrait photography advice
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography information
Sony WX500 Street photography information
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (481 grams)
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (236g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography advice
Sony WX500 Sports photography advice
37
great zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (360 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P100
Travel photography with Sony WX500
49
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (678mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (481g)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors (236g)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
49
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (360 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 Vlogging factors
Sony WX500 Vlogging factors
25
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (481g)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (236 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Nikon P100 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Sony WX500
 Nikon Coolpix P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2015-04-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Bionz X
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 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-678mm (26.1x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 481g (1.06 pounds) 236g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 360 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $348