Nikon P950 vs Sony RX10

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon P950 versus Sony RX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the P950 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The P950 was announced 5 years after the RX10 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the P950 grades vs the RX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P950 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P950 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P950 offers external measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") along with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the P950 versus the RX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and RX10 is 52 and 58 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P950 and RX10.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P950 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 will give more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent P950 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.