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Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX500

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Sony WX500

 S7000 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Nikon S7000

 WX500 S7000 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Sony WX500

 S7000 WX500 
LaunchedFebruary 2015April 2015Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

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

Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 Portrait photography details
Sony WX500 Portrait photography details
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 Street photography factors
Sony WX500 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (165g)
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (236 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
45
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (360 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S7000
Travel photography with Sony WX500
65
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
low battery (180 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (165g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
good battery life (360 shots)
lighter than others in class (236g)
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 Landscape photography information
Sony WX500 Landscape photography information
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (180 shots)
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery life (360 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 Vlogging factors
Sony WX500 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (165 grams)
35
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (236g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Sony WX500
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
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