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Nikon Z7 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500

5.28 in
3.96 in
Nikon Z7 Digital Camera
Nikon Z7
4.0 in
2.29 in
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Digital Camera
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
58
4.6 out of 5
23 user ratings
5 stars
82 %
4 stars
17 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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4
4 editorial reviews
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 is the world's smallest camera with a 30x zoom lens. This affordable travel-zoom also offers a flip-up screen, pop-up flash, 18 megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, 10fps continuous shooting, built-in wi-fi/NFC connectivity and Full HD movie recording. Read our Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 review to find out if this is the best travel-zoom camera on the market...Read more
Buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 if you want the best all-around compact camera.Read more
Sony packs a Zeiss 30x zoom into a compact, travel friendly body. Read our Sony WX500 preview for all the details!Read more
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User rating
43
4.3 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
46 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
47
3.9 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Sensor

Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS

Image

Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
ISO
  • 64
  • 25600
  • 80
  • 12800
ISO minimum6480
ISO maximum2560012800
Maximum image resolution8256 x 5504 px4896 x 3264 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent H
  • Fluorescent L
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
JPG
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 5:4
  • 16:9
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9

Optics and focus

Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto
Brightness adjustmentyesyes
Autofocus
  • AI Focus
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus

Screen and viewfinder

Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Screen size3.2 in3.0 in
Screen technologyLCDLCD TFT
Touch screenyesno
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.5 in0.2 in

Photography features

Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Sensitivity priority
  • Shutter priority
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
  • Scene
  • Shutter priority
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash off
  • Flash on
  • Manual
  • Auto
  • Flash off
  • Flash on
  • Slow sync
Scene modes
  • Landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Sunrise
  • Sunset
  • Twilight
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Twilight
  • Landscape

Videography features

Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyesyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
1920.0 px
HD type4K Ultra HDFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • MOV
  • MP4
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
  • XAVC S

Audio features

Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Built-in microphoneyesyes
Voice recordingyesyes

Design

Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Body typeMILCCompact
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Red
  • White

Dimensions

Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Weight20.64 oz8.32 oz
Width5.28 in4.0 in
Height3.96 in2.29 in
Depth2.66 in1.4 in

Storage

Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • MS Duo
  • MS Micro
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
  • MicroSDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots11

Power

Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
AC adapter includedYY

Connectivity

Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
HDMIyesyes
USB connector typeUSB Type-CMicro-USB
USB version
3.2 Gen 1
2.0
Microphone portyesno
PictBridgeyesno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Bluetoothyesno

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Nikon Z7