Nikon P520 vs Sony RX10 IV

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon P520 and Sony RX10 IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly close but the P520 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The P520 was introduced 5 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P520 matches up against the RX10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P520 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P520 offers 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) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P520 and Sony RX10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the P520 compared to the RX10 IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P520 and RX10 IV is 66 and 52 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P520 and RX10 IV.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P520 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX10 IV will render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older P520 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.