Nikon P100 vs Sony RX10 II

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon P100 and Sony RX10 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the P100 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The P100 was introduced 5 years earlier than the RX10 II which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the P100 matches up vs the RX10 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P100 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P100 comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P100 and Sony RX10 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the P100 vs the RX10 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and RX10 II is 68 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P100 and RX10 II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P100 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 II will deliver greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged P100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.