Nikon P90 vs Sony RX10 IV

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon P90 and Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the P90 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The P90 was launched 9 years before the RX10 IV and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the P90 grades against the RX10 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P90 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P90 enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P90 and Sony RX10 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the P90 compared to the RX10 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P90 and RX10 IV is 70 and 52 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P90 and RX10 IV.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P90 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX10 IV will give more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older P90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.