Nikon B500 vs Sony RX10

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon B500 versus Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty close but the B500 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The B500 was announced 24 months later than the RX10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the B500 matches up vs the RX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon B500 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B500 comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Nikon B500 versus Sony RX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the B500 compared to the RX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B500 and RX10 is 68 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the B500 and RX10.

As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The B500 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 will result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger B500 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.