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Add to SafariWhen comparing Sony Cyber-Shot DSC RX10 III vs Nikon Coolpix P900, the Slant community recommends Sony Cyber-Shot DSC RX10 III for most people. In the question“What are the best superzoom cameras?” Sony Cyber-Shot DSC RX10 III is ranked 5th while Nikon Coolpix P900 is ranked 7th.
Specs
Question Ranking
Pros
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.
Pro Macro shots are very good
The P900 macro photos are impressive. You can zoom very close to your object and still capture sharp images in great detail.
Pro Has a snapback review button
If you have already thought of which area to shoot, you'll find it very convenient that you can zoom in and out of that area for a better perspective with one click of a button.
Pro Image stabilization is good
Handles small movements, such as hand tremors, pretty well. Pictures turn out crisp and clear, without the blur.
Pro It has built-in GPS
Great when tagging pictures to places you have been. You can get it via a downloadable text log file from the camera.
Pro Great value
Considering all the features, P900 is relatively cheap.
Pro 83x zoom is optical
Optical zoom will not degrade image quality because it remains unaltered. You'll maintain clear and crisp photos when zooming at far greater distances.
Pro Unmatched zooming capability
Has 83x optical zoom and up to 166x digital zoom. The highest in its class.
Cons
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.
Con Only supports jpeg and no RAW format
This camera supports JPEG format only. Most professional photo editors prefer a RAW file because they are much less likely to lose any of the photo quality.
Con Manual focus ring is dissappointing and difficult to operate
You will have to mostly rely on the electronic zoom because the built-in manual focus is cumbersome.
Con Must use tripod for stability
For a clearer and sharper pictures when zooming to a considerable distance, you need a good tripod for stability.
Con Not great in low light conditions
This Nikon camera doesn't deal well with noise (visual distortions) in poorly lit areas.
Con Mobile utility app is underwhelming
The only features that the app has are the viewfinder and shutter control. You can’t record videos. Moreover, the settings are limited, and there is a substantial lag when zooming.
Con No touch screen
You’ll have to rely on buttons.
Con Does not take 4k videos and photos
1080 is the best resolution it can handle.
