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Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
49
Imaging
43
Features
67
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65

Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Older Model is Nikon P900
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX10 III
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively similar but the P1000 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The P1000 was manufactured 11 months later than the RX10 IV and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P1000 scores against the RX10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Sony RX10 IV

 P1000 RX10 IV 
ReleasedJuly 2018September 2017More recent by 11 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Nikon P1000

 RX10 IV P1000 
Screen resolution1440k921kCrisper screen (+519k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Sony RX10 IV

 P1000 RX10 IV 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P1000 has physical measurements 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 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the P1000 and the RX10 IV.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and RX10 IV is 49 and 52 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P1000 and RX10 IV.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P1000 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX10 IV will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern P1000 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography highlights
57
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
72
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 Street photography advice
Sony RX10 IV Street photography advice
51
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (1,415g)
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proofing
more heavy than average (1,095 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography info
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography info
50
great zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
77
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 Travel photography features
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography features
54
has bluetooth
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (3000mm)
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (1,415 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (1,095g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
63
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging information
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging information
58
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (1,415 grams)
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (1,095g)
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Sony RX10 IV
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-07-10 2017-09-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Nikon Expeed Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-8 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415g (3.12 lb) 1095g (2.41 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 400 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,000 $1,698