Nikon P530 vs Sony RX10 III

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon P530 versus Sony RX10 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is very close but the P530 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The P530 was announced 3 years prior to the RX10 III and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P530 scores versus the RX10 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P530 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P530 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P530 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the P530 vs the RX10 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P530 and RX10 III is 67 and 53 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P530 and RX10 III.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P530 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 III will provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older P530 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.