Reasons to choose X-A10
Released in 2016, X-A10 has about 368 mm² of sensor area, 16.3 MP effective resolution, and a 331 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.


The D500 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
The D500 has the larger sensor area. The X-A10 has the lighter body. The D500 has the higher effective resolution. The X-A10 and D500 were both released in 2016. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Released in 2016, X-A10 has about 368 mm² of sensor area, 16.3 MP effective resolution, and a 331 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Released in 2016, D500 has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 20.9 MP effective resolution, and a 760 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.