Nikon Coolpix P900 vs Sony Cyber-shot WX500 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix P900 vs Cyber-shot WX500 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix P900 vs Sony Cyber-shot WX500 Specs

Coolpix P900

  • Introduced in March 2015
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-2000mm (83x), f2.8-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 137.4 x 103.2 x 139.5mm³ (5.4″ x 4.1″ x 5.5″)
  • 900g (29.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P900

Cyber-shot WX500

  • Introduced in April 2015
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 18 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 80 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-720mm (30x), f3.5-6.4
  • WiFi built-in
  • 101.6 x 58.1 x 35.5mm³ (4.0″ x 2.3″ x 1.4″)
  • 209g (6.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Cyber-shot WX500

Coolpix P900 vs Cyber-shot WX500: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Nikon Coolpix P900 VS Sony Cyber-shot WX500 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix P900 a better choice

Coolpix P900

Cyber-shot WX500
Auto Focus points (4)

99 1
GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P900 are the faster and more accurate auto focus and the built-in GPS.

The Coolpix P900 scores 6 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Cyber-shot WX500

Coolpix P900

Cyber-shot WX500
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

16.00 18.20
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

7 10
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 6400 ISO 80 – 12800 ISO
Longer battery life (3, photos)

360 400
Weighs less (2)

900g
(29.0 oz.)		 209g
(6.7 oz.)
More portable (2)

1978cm³
(125 cu.in.)		 210cm³
(13 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Cyber-shot WX500 are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the larger sensitivity. We also like that the battery has more stamina, the lower weight than the Coolpix P900 and the more compact size.

Yields 20 points for the Cyber-shot WX500.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix P900

Cyber-shot WX500
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
Articulated screen
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
WiFi
Nikon Coolpix P900 VS Sony Cyber-shot WX500 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Coolpix P900 and Cyber-shot WX500

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix P900

Sony Cyber-shot WX500

6
20

We recommend Sony Cyber-shot WX500 as better choice.