Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 with Nikon Coolpix A1000 Overview
Let's compare Nikon Coolpix A1000 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Nikon A1000 was released in 2019, and Sony WX500 in 2015.
Coolpix A1000 is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 4 years older.
4 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of Coolpix A1000 is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Coolpix A1000), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Sony WX500, the maximum ISO is greater by 6400.
Both cameras have Optical image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Coolpix A1000 has electronic viewfinder, and the Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 doesn’t have.
Viewfinder Coolpix A1000 has a higher resolution of 1166k dots, Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Nikon Coolpix A1000 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Coolpix A1000 |
Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
| Brand |
Nikon
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Sony
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| Model |
Coolpix A1000 |
Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
| Announced |
January, 2019 |
April, 2015 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
Compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
1 |
5 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Tilting |
Tilting |
| Screen Resolution |
921k pixels |
921k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
1166 |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
98% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
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| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/8 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/2000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
n/a fps |
10.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
6.00 |
5.40 |
| Flash Modes |
n/a |
Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±3 EV |
±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
BSI-CMOS |
BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
| Sensor Area |
28.5 mm² |
28.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
16 MP |
18 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4608 x 3456 |
4896 x 3672 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
12800 |
| Min Native ISO |
125 |
80 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
3840 x 2160 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
250 shots |
360 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
|
NP-BX1 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
330 g |
236 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
114 x 72 x 41 mm |
102 x 58 x 36 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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