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Nikon B500 vs Sony TX10

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon B500 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Announced February 2016
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Nikon B500 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon B500 vs Sony TX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B500 was introduced 4 years later than the TX10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the B500 matches up versus the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Sony TX10

 B500 TX10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016August 2011More recent by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Nikon B500

 TX10 B500 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Sony TX10

 B500 TX10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon B500 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon B500 enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Nikon B500 vs Sony TX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the B500 and the TX10.

Nikon B500 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B500 and TX10 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and TX10.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent B500 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon B500 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B500
Portrait photography with Sony TX10
37
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography features
Sony TX10 Street photography features
52
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (541 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery (600 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography features
Sony TX10 Travel photography features
59
good battery (600 shots)
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (900mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (541g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
environment proofing
includes touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
45
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery (600 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (541g)
34
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon B500 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Sony TX10
 Nikon Coolpix B500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2016-02-23 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-900mm (39.1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.4fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 541 gr (1.19 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $309