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Nikon P950 vs Sony RX10 III Comparison

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16 MP | 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

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Nikon P950 vs Sony RX10 III Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing P950 and RX10 III, two Bridge cameras from Nikon and Sony. Nikon Coolpix P950 is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III is a Large Sensor Superzoom class camera.

Nikon P950 was introduced to market in January 2020 and Sony RX10 III was launched in March 2016. As you can see, RX10 III is 4 years older than P950. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

This will be an interesting match up as even though these two cameras doesn't have the exact same body type, they are both ranked amongst Top 10 cameras in their classes. Nikon P950 is ranked #2 out of 245 Small Sensor Superzoom cameras with an overall score of 63 whereas Sony RX10 III is ranked #7 out of 10 Large Sensor Superzoom cameras with an overall score of 68.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P950 and Sony RX10 III before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P950 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2020-01-07
  • 16MP - 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 24-2000 mm F2.8-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 7.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 1005g. 140 x 110 x 150 mm

Sony RX10 III Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-03-29
  • 20MP - 1″ Stacked BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 64 - 25600)
  • 24-600 mm F2.4-4.0 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 14.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 960fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 1051g. 133 x 94 x 127 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II Compare

Sony RX10 III was replaced by Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV vs Nikon Coolpix P950

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P950 and Sony RX10 III compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P950 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
LCD Screen Size
3.2 vs 3 0.2 inches larger display
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
1005 g vs 1051 g 46 g lighter
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
2000mm vs 600mm 1400 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
83.3x vs 25x more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
11.5m vs 10.8m 0.7m longer range
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III over Nikon Coolpix P950
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.229k dots vs 921k dots 33% higher resolution screen
Viewfinder Coverage
100% vs 90% More accurate viewfinder
Continuous Shooting
14.0fps vs 7.0fps 7 fps faster
Battery Life
420 shots vs 290 shots 130 more frames with a single charge
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Wide
2.40 vs 2.80 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.00 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 1.76µm2 230% larger pixel area
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing Range
±3 EV vs ±2 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 1.229k dots High resolution screens
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele
2000mm vs 600mm Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Nikon P950 vs Sony RX10 III: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P950 and Sony RX10 III side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P950 has external dimensions of 140 x 110 x 150 mm (5.51 x 4.33 x 5.91″) and weighs 1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz) (including batteries). Sony RX10 III has external dimensions of 133 x 94 x 127 mm (5.24 x 3.7 x 5″) and weighs 1051 g (2.32 lb / 37.07 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P950 and Sony RX10 III. Sony RX10 III is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 16mm shorter and 23mm thinner than Nikon P950.

Nikon P950 vs Sony RX10 III Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Sony RX10 III Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P950 and Sony RX10 III.

Nikon P950 vs Sony RX10 III Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Sony RX10 III Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P950 and Sony RX10 III.
Nikon P950 vs Sony RX10 III Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Sony RX10 III Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon P950 is 46g lighter than the Sony RX10 III but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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P950
RX10 III
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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of RX10 III, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to P950.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P950's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony RX10 III's 3 screen.

Nikon P950 vs Sony RX10 III: Sensor Comparison

Nikon P950 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Sony RX10 III has a 20.0MP 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized Stacked BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Below you can see the P950 and RX10 III sensor size comparison.

Nikon P950 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Sony RX10 III Cameras


As seen above, Sony RX10 III has a 4.1x Larger sensor area than Nikon P950. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Nikon P950 vs Sony RX10 III Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P950 features a 24-2000 mm F2.8-6.5 83.3x zoom lens whereas Sony RX10 III features a 24-600 mm F2.4-4.0 25x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.40, Sony RX10 III is faster than Nikon P950 at this focal length. On the tele end, Nikon P950 has 1400mm longer reach than the Sony RX10 III. However, with a max aperture of f4.00, Sony RX10 III is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

P950
RX10 III
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

P950
RX10 III
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

P950
RX10 III
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

P950
RX10 III
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are Nikon P950 and Sony RX10 III Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P950 and Sony RX10 III for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon P950 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 III for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon P950 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony RX10 III for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.40
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
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Nikon P950 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 III for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
2000 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 290 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 14.0fps
Environmental Sealings
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
600 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f4.00
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
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Nikon P950 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 III for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
83.3X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
1005g
Body Thickness 150mm
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RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
25.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
1051g
Body Thickness 127mm
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Nikon P950 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony RX10 III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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Nikon P950 vs Sony RX10 III: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon P950 and Sony RX10 III, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon P950 and Sony RX10 III scores compare:

Nikon P950
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #11 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #256 out of 1243 in all Cameras
Sony RX10 III
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #8 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #186 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Sony RX10 III scores higher than the Nikon P950 thanks to its better general imaging quality, compact size and higher value for the money. On the other hand, Nikon P950 has some extra features which may become a game changer if you have some specific requirements.
We recommend you to read our detailed Pro's and Con's section and see if any Pro of Nikon P950 is a must-have for you. If not, choose the Sony RX10 III.

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Sony RX10 III vs Nikon P950 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix P950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Brand Nikon Sony
Announced 2020-01-07 2016-03-29
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CMOS Stacked BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3 1″
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 28.07mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 64 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 25
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-2000 mm (83.3x) 24-600 mm (25x)
Max Aperture F2.8-6.5 F2.4-4.0
Macro Focus Range 1cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3.20" 3.00"
Resolution 921k dots 1,229k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,359k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 90% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.7x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/32000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 14.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 1005g 1051g
Dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm 133 x 94 x 127mm
Battery Life 290 shots 420 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 70
DxO Color Depth not tested 23.1
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.6
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 472
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