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SENSOR Effective pixels: 21 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5568 x 3712
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
IMAGE ISO: ISO 100 - 51200 (expandable to 50 - 1640000)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (minimum): 50
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 1640000
IMAGE White balance presets: 12
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 2,359,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentaprism)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1240
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 24.0 fps
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4X)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 315
Summary
The D500 maximum resolution of 5568 x 3712 pixels (21 megapixels) is better than the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels). The D500 has bigger sensor compared to the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV: APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) versus 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm). This is very important advantage of this camera because big sensor lets the camera owner to shoot photos of the more professional quality. The D500 has a wider ISO range of 100-51200 in compare with 100-12800 ISO range of the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. This ISO range allow you to shoot better photos in dim light conditions. The D500 provides more presets of white balance - 12. It gives the camera owner more control over colour. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV provides better 4X digital zoom. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV provides more number of focus points in compare with the D500: 315 vs 153. More focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on objects which are not centred.
The D500 display is better as it has more number of screen dots 2,359,000 in compare to 1,440,000 dots of the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The Nikon D500 has better maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 second.
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV is equipped with built-in flash. The D500 battery life is better in compare to the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to make 1240 shots with the D500 and only 400 with the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The Nikon D500 weighs 860g which is 235g lighter than the weight of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The Nikon D500 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be useful for the travel photographer, to be able to check the picture metadata and find out exactly where a picture was taken.
Considering the above differences the Nikon D500 will be the best buy. Check the lowest price on Amazon