Nikon B500 vs Sony TX10
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Nikon B500 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Nikon B500 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon B500 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Sony TX10
B500 | TX10 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | August 2011 | More recent by 56 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Nikon B500
TX10 | B500 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon B500 and Sony TX10
B500 | TX10 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Same 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B500 and TX10 is 68 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon B500 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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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 |