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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V ×
Nikon Coolpix P500 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VNikon Coolpix P500
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/-
Model numberHX200VP500
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20122011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)122116
Width (mm)93103
Height (mm)8784
Weight (g)591499
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony HX100V-
SuccessorSony HX300-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R-
Effective megapixels (MP)18.212.1
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)1.261.54
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpf
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)108
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 960x540
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio.MOV (H.264/MPEG-4)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; 11 elements in 10 groups (incl 1ED galss & 1 aspheric element)Zoom-Nikkor ED VR lens; 14 elements in 9 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 810.0023.00 - 810.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00 - 144.004.00 - 144.00
Zoom ratio (x)3036
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.360.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)150
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 459
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Flexible Spot, Manual; Tracking, Face TrackingContrast Detect AF: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; 0.5cm (0.2"), 201,600 dot equivalentEVF type; 0.24 in. TFT LCD, approx. 230,000 dot with diopter adjustment
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 12,800 in 1/3 EV stepsAuto (160 to 800), Fixed Range Auto (160 to 200, 160 to 400), High ISO Sensitivity Auto (ISO 160 to 1600) 160, 200, 400, 800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • white balance shift
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/1500 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotMatrix, Center weighted, Spot, Spot AF Area
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesBackground Defocus, Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin19 Scene modes including Advanced Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Party/Indoor, Beach, Snow, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • rear slow synchro
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.3 - 12.4m (W) / Approx. 2.0 - 5.9m (T)[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.)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)105102
Included memory typeInternalInternal
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)
  • dc input
  • micro usb
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • mini hdmi with cec
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.571.57
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)108
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)105
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.50.16
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.390.12
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.01
Startup time (s)2.21.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)87.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)450220
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FH50Proprietary EN-EL5
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FH50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • macos-x 10.4.11+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Full HD 1080p Movies, Dual Record captures 13MP stills during movies, 9 Picture Effect optionsTilting Hi-res LCD, 5-way VR Image Stabilization, Dual EXPEED C2 processors, full PASM, 19 Scene modes, full 1080p HD movies



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