Nikon P510 vs Sony RX10 II

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon P510 versus Sony RX10 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively comparable but the P510 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The P510 was launched 3 years before the RX10 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P510 scores versus the RX10 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P510 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P510 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P510 offers outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the P510 compared to the RX10 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and RX10 II is 66 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and RX10 II.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P510 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 II will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged P510 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.