Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 II

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon P1000 versus Sony RX10 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is pretty close but the P1000 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") have different sensor size.

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The P1000 was revealed 3 years after the RX10 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the P1000 grades vs the RX10 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The full galleries are available at Nikon P1000 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P1000 has got outside dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P1000 versus Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the P1000 against the RX10 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P1000 and RX10 II is 49 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and RX10 II.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P1000 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX10 II will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern P1000 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.