Nikon P900 vs Sony RX10 III

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon P900 and Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is pretty well matched but the P900 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") come with different sensor size.

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The P900 was released 13 months earlier than the RX10 III which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the P900 grades against the RX10 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P900 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P900 provides exterior measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the P900 versus the RX10 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P900 and RX10 III is 52 and 53 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P900 and RX10 III.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P900 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX10 III will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P900 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.