Nikon Coolpix B500 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelCoolpix B500Cyber-shot DSC-H300
      MSRP$299$220
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels17 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,20080 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
      ProcessorBionz
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34565152 x 3864
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 5152 x 2896, 1920 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios4:34:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEGJPEG
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, White Set
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
      Focal Length4 - 160 mm4.5 - 157.5 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range23 - 900 mm25 - 875 mm
      Optical Zoom40x35x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.0 - 6.5f/3 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm1 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDClear Photo LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
      Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Resolution201k dot
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
      Min Shutter Speed1 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1500 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.4 fps0.8 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7.4 fps at 16 MP for up to 7 FramesUp to 0.8 fps for up to 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesTTL AutoAuto
      Flash On
      Slow Synchro
      Flash Off
      Advanced Flash
      Flash Range6.90 m at Auto ISO8.80 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAutoAuto, Manual, Program
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4/MPEG-4
      1920 x 1080p at 15/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      640 x 480 at 25/29.97/100 fps      		MP4
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/ONo
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
      Dimensions114 x 78 x 95 mm (4.49 x 3.07 x 3.74")130 x 95 x 122 mm (5.12 x 3.74 x 4.8")
      Weight (inc. batteries)541 g (1.19 lb / 19.08 oz)590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 5.4 x 4.6"
      Package Weight2 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
      Battery Pack4 x AA4x AA
      Battery Life600 shots350 shots
      Internal Storage20 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
      Self TimerYes (2, 5, 10 secs)Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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