Nikon Coolpix
P500
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-HX200V

Updated (February, 2013): Compare the Nikon Coolpix P510 vs Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

71

  
Nikon Coolpix P500

57

  

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 
Runner-up

Nikon Coolpix P500

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P500

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
920k dots
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Digital
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon P500
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 240 fps vs None
Help
 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Zoom More zoom 36x vs 33.8x
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 More than 10% more zoom
Wide angle Slightly better wide angle 23 mm vs 24 mm
Help
 Almost the same
Weight Lighter 481 g vs 583 g
Help
 Around 20% lighter
Nikon Coolpix P500 Learn more about
the Nikon P500

Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX200V
Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest zoom, the DSC-HX200V's lens captures slightly more light (0.6 f-stops)
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The DSC-HX200V's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Battery life Much longer battery life 450 shots vs 220 shots
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 More than 2x more shots per battery charge
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
Help
 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
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 Less risk of blur
Lowest price Significantly cheaper $336.99 vs $596.23
Help
 The best price we've seen is $259 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Thickness Thinner 3.7" vs 4.1"
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 Around 10% thinner
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 30s vs 8s
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 Around 4x longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Learn more about
the Sony DSC-HX200V
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P500
57 vs 71
Explain scores
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Incredible zoom Help
P500:36x
DSC-HX200V:33.8x
Screen resolution Very high resolution screens Help
P500:920k dots
DSC-HX200V:921k dots
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
10 fps
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
P500:Digital
DSC-HX200V:Tunnel
Lowest price Very expensive Help
P500:$596.23
DSC-HX200V:$336.99
Thickness Quite thick Help
P500:4.1"
DSC-HX200V:3.7"
Weight Heavy Help
P500:481 g
DSC-HX200V:583 g
Size Large Help
P500:116x84x103 mm
DSC-HX200V:122x87x93 mm

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
External flash No external flash support Help
Less expandable
Supports RAW No RAW support Help
Less editing fidelity
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$339 - $347
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Coolpix P500
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Coolpix P500
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P520

Super zoom

$427
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Coolpix P500
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Super zoom

$642 - $683
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Coolpix P500
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $320
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
External flash Supports an external flash
Weight Is slightly heavier
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Coolpix P500
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Super zoom

$248 - $249
Size Is slightly smaller
Weight Is slightly lighter
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Coolpix P500
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$277
Size Is slightly smaller
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Coolpix P500
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Nikon Coolpix P500 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Super zoom
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Zoom Less zoom
Compare the FinePix HS20 EXR vs the Coolpix P500
Nikon Coolpix L810

Nikon Coolpix L810

Super zoom

$209 - $249
Aperture Wider aperture
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the Coolpix P500
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Super zoom

$595
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the Coolpix P500

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

Super zoom

$468
Zoom Much more zoom
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Super zoom

$498
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Travel zoom

$300
Size Significantly smaller
Weight Much lighter
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

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Nikon Coolpix P500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
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