Nikon P950 vs Sony W810

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon P950 and Sony W810, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P950 was manufactured 6 years after the W810 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the P950 scores versus the W810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P950 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P950 comes with physical 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) and the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P950 and Sony W810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the P950 versus the W810.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and W810 is 52 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and W810.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W810 to render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent P950 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.