• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1440.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon P600 advantages over Sony RX10 II

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,440 mm vs 200 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Lighter weight
    565g vs 849g
    Lighter weight

Sony RX10 II advantages over Nikon P600

  • Slower slow-motion
    1000 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Larger sensor
    1 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.41 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 330 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1229k vs 921k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Less shutter lag
    0.16 vs 0.24 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    20.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    14.2 fps vs 6.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    44 vs 7 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance

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  • Excellent build quality; Superb viewfinder; Excellent image and video quality for its class; Bright and versatile zoom lens; Very fast autofocus; Great burst performance and depth; Incredible slow-motion capabilities; Really intuitive Wi-Fi image transfer; Good battery life.

  • Expensive compared to its nearest competitors; Less zoom reach than rivals; Soft in corners wide-open; Slow buffer clearing; Small rear control dial has poor tactile feedback; Long delay to render each high frame-rate movie; No tilt/swivel or touch on the LCD panel.

  • Read our Sony RX10 II Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony RX10

Nikon P600
Sony RX10
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $698
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P600 vs Sony RX10

Sony RX10 II
Sony RX10
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $698
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX10

Compared to Canon SX60

Nikon P600
Canon SX60
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Less shutter lag
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • RAW file ability

Compare Nikon P600 vs Canon SX60

Sony RX10 II
Canon SX60
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger sensor
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony RX10 II vs Canon SX60

Compared to Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Nikon P600
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P600 vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Sony RX10 II
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Integrated ND filter
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony RX10 II vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Compared to Nikon P610

Nikon P600
Nikon P610
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $599
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon P600 vs Nikon P610

Sony RX10 II
Nikon P610
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $599
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony RX10 II vs Nikon P610

Compared to Nikon B700

Nikon P600
Nikon B700
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • RAW file ability

Compare Nikon P600 vs Nikon B700

Sony RX10 II
Nikon B700
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony RX10 II vs Nikon B700

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