Nikon P610 vs Sony RX10 III

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P610 versus Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively comparable but the P610 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") boast totally different sensor size.

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The P610 was announced 13 months before the RX10 III which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P610 matches up against the RX10 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P610 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P610 offers outer measurements 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 RX10 III has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the P610 and the RX10 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P610 and RX10 III is 65 and 53 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P610 and RX10 III.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P610 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 III will provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged P610 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.