Nikon P900 vs Sony RX10

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon P900 versus Sony RX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very well matched but the P900 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P900 was manufactured 12 months after the RX10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the P900 grades versus the RX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P900 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P900 offers exterior measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the P900 versus the RX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P900 and RX10 is 52 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P900 and RX10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P900 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger P900 will have an edge in sensor innovation.