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Nikon P600 vs Sony QX10

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Nikon P600 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Renewed by Nikon P610
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Nikon P600 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon P600 vs Sony QX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P600 was brought out 6 months after the QX10 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P600 matches up against the QX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Sony QX10

 P600 QX10 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution921k0kSharper screen (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Nikon P600

 QX10 P600 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Sony QX10

 P600 QX10 
IntroducedFebruary 2014September 2013Similar generation

Nikon P600 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P600 offers outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the P600 vs the QX10.

Nikon P600 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P600 and QX10 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P600 and QX10.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony QX10 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Nikon P600 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P600 Street photography details
Sony QX10 Street photography details
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (565 grams)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (105g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P600
Sports photography with Sony QX10
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incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 Travel photography factors
Sony QX10 Travel photography factors
59
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (565g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (105g)
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX10 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
39
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 Vlogging features
Sony QX10 Vlogging features
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decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (565g)
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really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon P600 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Sony QX10
 Nikon Coolpix P600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Announced 2014-02-07 2013-09-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches -
Screen resolution 921k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 gr (1.25 pounds) 105 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 220 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $750 $250