Nikon P950 vs Sony RX10 IV

Following is a extended review of the Nikon P950 and Sony RX10 IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly close but the P950 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The P950 was announced 2 years after the RX10 IV which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P950 matches up against the RX10 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P950 enjoys exterior dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P950 and Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the P950 against the RX10 IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P950 and RX10 IV is 52 and 52 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P950 and RX10 IV.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P950 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX10 IV will provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger P950 will have an advantage in sensor technology.