Nikon P600 vs Sony RX10

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon P600 versus Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very comparable but the P600 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The P600 was launched around the same time to the RX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P600 grades vs the RX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P600 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P600 offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P600 versus Sony RX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the P600 and the RX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and RX10 is 65 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P600 and RX10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P600 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX10 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively.