Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV
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![Nikon Coolpix P1000 front Nikon Coolpix P1000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P1000/Nikon-P1000-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-IV/Sony-RX10-IV-front.jpg)
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs
(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
(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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Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P1000 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Sony RX10 IV
P1000 | RX10 IV | |||
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Released | July 2018 | ![]() | September 2017 | More recent by 11 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Nikon P1000
RX10 IV | P1000 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+519k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Sony RX10 IV
P1000 | RX10 IV | |||
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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).
See the Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P1000-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-IV-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P1000-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-IV-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P1000-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-IV-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P1000-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-IV-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | |
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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 |