Nikon P510 vs Sony RX10 IV

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon P510 versus 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 P510 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is pretty well matched but the P510 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The P510 was announced 6 years before the RX10 IV and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the P510 scores versus the RX10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P510 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P510 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P510 offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P510 versus Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the P510 and the RX10 IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P510 and RX10 IV is 66 and 52 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P510 and RX10 IV.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P510 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 IV will give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older P510 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.