Nikon P600 vs Sony RX10
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Nikon P600 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Launched February 2014
- Updated by Nikon P610
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Launched March 2014
- Renewed by Sony RX10 II

Nikon P600 vs Sony RX10 Overview
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.

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.

Nikon P600 vs Sony RX10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Sony RX10
P600 | RX10 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Nikon P600
RX10 | P600 | |||
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Display resolution | 1290k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+369k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P600 and Sony RX10
P600 | RX10 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | March 2014 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Nikon P600 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison
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.

Nikon P600 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison
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.

Nikon P600 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P600 vs Sony RX10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-02-07 | 2014-03-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 1,290k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | WhiteMagic |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m | 10.20 m |
Flash modes | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 565 grams (1.25 pounds) | 813 grams (1.79 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 474 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 420 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL23 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $750 | $698 |