Nikon P510 vs Sony RX10 III

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon P510 versus Sony RX10 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively close but the P510 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The P510 was released 4 years prior to the RX10 III and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P510 scores versus the RX10 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P510 offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the P510 and the RX10 III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P510 and RX10 III is 66 and 53 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P510 and RX10 III.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P510 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 III will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older P510 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.