Nikon P100 vs Sony RX100
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Nikon P100 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
- Released July 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released August 2012
- Later Model is Sony RX100 II
Nikon P100 vs Sony RX100 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Nikon P100 vs Sony RX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the P100 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe P100 was announced 3 years earlier than the RX100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the P100 scores vs the RX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon P100 vs Sony RX100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P100 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Sony RX100
P100 | RX100 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Nikon P100
RX100 | P100 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | July 2010 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P100 and Sony RX100
P100 | RX100 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Nikon P100 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P100 has got outside measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P100 vs Sony RX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the P100 against the RX100.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and RX100 is 68 and 91 respectively.
Nikon P100 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and RX100.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P100 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 will produce greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older P100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon P100 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P100 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2012-08-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-678mm (26.1x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 481 grams (1.06 lb) | 240 grams (0.53 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $400 | $448 |