Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 III

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is pretty well matched but the P1000 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The P1000 was unveiled 2 years later than the RX10 III and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P1000 scores vs the RX10 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P1000 offers physical dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the P1000 and the RX10 III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and RX10 III is 49 and 53 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and RX10 III.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P1000 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 III will resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern P1000 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.