When comparing Nikon CoolPix P950 vs Sony Cyber-Shot DSC RX10 III, the Slant community recommends Nikon CoolPix P950 for most people. In the question“What are the best superzoom cameras?” Nikon CoolPix P950 is ranked 3rd while Sony Cyber-Shot DSC RX10 III is ranked 5th.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Enormous zoom range
Pro Weather sealed body
Pro Has very high frame rates
You can capture 14 shots per second and film smooth slow motion videos.
Pro Pictures are very sharp
The 20.1 Megapixel sensor ensures that the pictures you take are very sharp.
Pro Powerful zoom
The RX10 III has 25x built-in optical zoom lens.
Pro Fast auto focus
You can capture images quickly.
Pro Great in low light conditions
Captures excellent pictures under low light conditions.
Pro Good battery life
You can take around 420 pictures per one full charge.
Cons
Con Small sensor
Con No touch screen
You’ll have to rely on buttons and knobs only
Con Manually zooming the lens takes a lot of work
When moving the lens manually, you’ve got to turn it over and over again to get it to really move and it gets pretty tiring at the end of the day. You can, however, use the zoom lever but at the expense of battery life.
Con Limited LCD movement
Tilting LCD means it has a limited movement unlike other cameras where you can fully articulate their screens.
Con Not good for very bright areas
No built-in Neutral Density (ND) filters and you cannot attach one yourself.
Con Very heavy
Weighs over a kilo.
Con Expensive
Comes with a very hefty price tag.