Nikon P520 vs Sony RX10

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon P520 versus Sony RX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively close but the P520 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P520 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the RX10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P520 matches up against the RX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P520 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P520 has outside measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the P520 against the RX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and RX10 is 66 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P520 and RX10.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P520 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged P520 will be behind in sensor tech.