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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix P500 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer url-https://www.sony.com/
Model numberP500HX100V
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20112011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)116122
Width (mm)10393
Height (mm)8487
Weight (g)499577
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Sony DSC-HX1
Successor-Sony HX200V
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)12.116.2
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)810
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 960x540
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file format.MOV (H.264/MPEG-4)AVCHD 60i / 60p / MP4 / MPEG-4 AVC(H.264)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor ED VR lens; 14 elements in 9 groupsCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar; 11 elements in 10 groups, 1 ED and 1 aspheric
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)23.00 - 810.0027.00 - 810.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.00 - 144.008.00 - 144.00
Zoom ratio (x)3630
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.290.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)501
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 216
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject trackingContrast Detection: 9-area with face detection / center / flexible spot / manual
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.24 in. TFT LCD, approx. 230,000 dot with diopter adjustmentEVF type; 0.2-inch., 201.6K-dots color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (160 to 800), Fixed Range Auto (160 to 200, 160 to 400), High ISO Sensitivity Auto (ISO 160 to 1600) 160, 200, 400, 800Auto, 100,125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • white balance shift
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 81/4000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center weighted, Spot, Spot AF AreaMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes19 Scene modes including Advanced Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Party/Indoor, Beach, Snow, SunsetiAuto, Superior Auto, High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Landscape, Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • rear slow syncro
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
Flash range description[W]: 0.5 to 8.0 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 26 ft.) [T]: 2.2 to 4.5 m (7ft 3 in. to 14 ft.)ISO Auto: Approx. 0.3 - 12.7m (Approx. 0.984
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1020
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps-+
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi with cec
  • 3d)
  • dc-input
  • hdmi (2d
  • multi-connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.57-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)810
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)510
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.16-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.12-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)1.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL5Proprietary NP-FH50
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FH50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • pmp portable
  • windows picture motion browser ver 5.5
Os compatibility
  • macos-x 10.4.11+
  • windows xp/vista/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresTilting Hi-res LCD, 5-way VR Image Stabilization, Dual EXPEED C2 processors, full PASM, 19 Scene modes, full 1080p HD movies"Exmor R" CMOS sensor; GPS tagging; Up to 10fps at full 16.2-megapixel resolution



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