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Nikon P100 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Nikon P100 vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Announced March 2016
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX10 II
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 IV
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Nikon P100 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon P100 versus Sony RX10 III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the P100 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The P100 was brought out 6 years prior to the RX10 III and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the P100 scores versus the RX10 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Sony RX10 III

 P100 RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Nikon P100

 RX10 III P100 
AnnouncedMarch 2016July 2010More recent by 69 months
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Sony RX10 III

 P100 RX10 III 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon P100 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P100 has got external dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") along with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P100 versus Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the P100 against the RX10 III.

Nikon P100 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and RX10 III is 68 and 53 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P100 and RX10 III.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P100 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 III will offer you greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older P100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P100 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 Portrait photography info
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography info
28
manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
71
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography details
Sony RX10 III Street photography details
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (481 grams)
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
weather proof
heavier than average in class (1,051g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography details
Sony RX10 III Sports photography details
37
incredible zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
70
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (420 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P100
Travel photography with Sony RX10 III
49
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (678mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (481 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
better than average battery (420 shots)
weather proof
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (1,051 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 Landscape photography features
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography features
40
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
64
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (420 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 Vlogging information
Sony RX10 III Vlogging information
25
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (481g)
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (1,051g)
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Nikon P100 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Sony RX10 III
 Nikon Coolpix P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2016-03-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-678mm (26.1x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 481 grams (1.06 lb) 1051 grams (2.32 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 472
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $1,398