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Nikon B500 vs Sony RX10 IV Comparison

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Nikon B500

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Nikon B500 vs Sony RX10 IV Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing B500 and RX10 IV, two Bridge cameras from Nikon and Sony. Nikon Coolpix B500 is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV is a Large Sensor Superzoom class camera.

Nikon B500 was introduced to market in February 2016 and Sony RX10 IV was launched in September 2017. There is 19 months difference between B500 and RX10 IV so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger RX10 IV, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon B500 and Sony RX10 IV before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon B500 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-02-23
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 23-900 mm F3.0-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 7.4fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 541g. 114 x 78 x 95 mm

Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-09-12
  • 20MP - 1″ Stacked BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 64 - 25600)
  • 24-600 mm F2.4-4.0 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 24.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 960fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 1095g. 133 x 94 x 145 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon B500 and Sony RX10 IV compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix B500 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
600 shots vs 400 shots 200 more frames with a single charge
Weight
541 g vs 1095 g 554 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
23mm vs 24mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
900mm vs 600mm 300 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
40x vs 25x more flexible focal coverage
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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV over Nikon Coolpix B500
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.440k dots vs 921k dots 56% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
24.0fps vs 7.4fps 16.6 fps faster
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Wide
2.40 vs 3.00 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.00 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
10.8m vs 6.9m 3.9m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 1.76µm2 230% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
Animal Eye AF Tracking
Yes vs No Easily lock and track focus on animals
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix B500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection
Yes vs Yes Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 1.440k dots High resolution screens
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
23mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele
900mm vs 600mm Very good Telezoom
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix B500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Nikon B500 vs Sony RX10 IV: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon B500 and Sony RX10 IV side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon B500 has external dimensions of 114 x 78 x 95 mm (4.49 x 3.07 x 3.74″) and weighs 541 g (1.19 lb / 19.08 oz) (including batteries). Sony RX10 IV has external dimensions of 133 x 94 x 145 mm (5.24 x 3.7 x 5.71″) and weighs 1095 g (2.41 lb / 38.62 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon B500 and Sony RX10 IV. Nikon B500 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 19mm narrower, 16mm shorter and 50mm thinner than Sony RX10 IV.

Nikon B500 vs Sony RX10 IV Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon B500 and Sony RX10 IV Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon B500 and Sony RX10 IV.

Nikon B500 vs Sony RX10 IV Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon B500 and Sony RX10 IV Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon B500 and Sony RX10 IV.
Nikon B500 vs Sony RX10 IV Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon B500 and Sony RX10 IV Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon B500 is significantly lighter (554g ) than the Sony RX10 IV which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

B500
RX10 IV
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of RX10 IV, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to B500.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon B500 and Sony RX10 IV's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels.
Nikon B500 vs Sony RX10 IV: Sensor Comparison

Nikon B500 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Sony RX10 IV has a 20.0MP 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized Stacked BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Below you can see the B500 and RX10 IV sensor size comparison.

Nikon B500 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon B500 and Sony RX10 IV Cameras


As seen above, Sony RX10 IV has a 4.1x Larger sensor area than Nikon B500. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Nikon B500 vs Sony RX10 IV Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon B500 features a 23-900 mm F3.0-6.5 40x zoom lens whereas Sony RX10 IV features a 24-600 mm F2.4-4.0 25x zoom lens.

Nikon B500 has 1mm wider coverage than the Sony RX10 IV. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.40, Sony RX10 IV is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon B500 has 300mm longer reach than the Sony RX10 IV. However, with a max aperture of f4.00, Sony RX10 IV is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

B500
RX10 IV
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

B500
RX10 IV
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

B500
RX10 IV
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

B500
RX10 IV
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are Nikon B500 and Sony RX10 IV Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon B500 and Sony RX10 IV for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon B500 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Sony RX10 IV for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon B500 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 IV for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.40
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
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Nikon B500 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 IV for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.4fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Good Battery Life: 600 shots
Wireless Connection
900 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 24.0fps
Environmental Sealings
315 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
600 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f4.00
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
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Nikon B500 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 IV for Daily Photography

GOOD
39.1X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
541g
Body Thickness 95mm
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RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
25.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
1095g
Body Thickness 145mm
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Nikon B500 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony RX10 IV for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Manual Exposure Mode
23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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Nikon B500 vs Sony RX10 IV: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon B500 and Sony RX10 IV, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon B500 and Sony RX10 IV scores compare:

Nikon B500
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #81 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #709 out of 1243 in all Cameras
Sony RX10 IV
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #3 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #144 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Sony RX10 IV is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon B500 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Nikon B500. Otherwise, Sony RX10 IV is the better camera overall.

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Sony RX10 IV vs Nikon B500 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Brand Nikon Sony
Announced 2016-02-23 2017-09-12
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS Stacked BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3" 1″
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 28.07mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 64 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 315
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 23-900 mm (40x) 24-600 mm (25x)
Max Aperture F3.0-6.5 F2.4-4.0
Macro Focus Range 1cm 3cm
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 921k dots 1,440k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 2,359k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.7x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/32000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.4 fps 24.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 541g 1095g
Dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm 133 x 94 x 145mm
Battery Life 600 shots 400 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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