Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX500
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched February 2015
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched April 2015
- Replaced the Sony WX350

Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon S7000 versus Sony WX500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S7000 was released 2 months prior to the WX500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S7000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the S7000 grades against the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S7000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S7000 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Sony WX500
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Nikon S7000
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Sony WX500
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | April 2015 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S7000 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and 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).
Examine the Nikon S7000 versus Sony WX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S7000 compared to the WX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S7000 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S7000 and WX500.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

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Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S7000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S7000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.2 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lbs) | 236 grams (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | 180 photographs | 360 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $280 | $348 |