Nikon P510 vs Sony RX10 III
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Nikon P510 vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
- Announced July 2012
- Replaced the Nikon P500
- Replacement is Nikon P520
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
- Introduced March 2016
- Earlier Model is Sony RX10 II
- Refreshed by Sony RX10 IV
Nikon P510 vs Sony RX10 III Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon P510 vs Sony RX10 III Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Sony RX10 III
P510 | RX10 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Nikon P510
RX10 III | P510 | |||
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Introduced | March 2016 | July 2012 | More recent by 45 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 921k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P510 and Sony RX10 III
P510 | RX10 III | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P510 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Nikon P510 versus Sony RX10 III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Nikon P510 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon P510 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P510 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P510 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-07-05 | 2016-03-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 14.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 555 gr (1.22 lb) | 1051 gr (2.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 472 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | 420 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL5 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $600 | $1,398 |