Nikon P600 vs Sony WX500

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon P600 vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P600 was introduced 14 months earlier than the WX500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P600 grades versus the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P600 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P600 provides physical dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the P600 against the WX500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and WX500 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P600 and WX500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX500 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older P600 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.