Sony RX10IV vs Nikon P950- COMPARISON WITH REAL WORLD TESTS!
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- A Very detailed comparison of two very popular bridge /superzoom cameras:
The Sony RX10IV and the Nikon P950. Many sample photos and videos to compare under a wide range of conditions including side by sides of image quality, stabilization, low light performance, autofocus and more! Plus features and specs compared as well.
Other videos on the Nikon P950:
Review: • Nikon P950-In Action!
Tutorial videos:
• Nikon P950-Guide to Sh...
• The Nikon P950: All ab...
• Shooting Video on the ...
• Nikon P950: Focus mode...
• Nikon P950: Focus mode...
Videos on the RX10IV:
Review: • Sony RX10 IV - A Forgo...
VS. P1000 • Nikon P1000 vs. Sony R...
Should you wait to buy? • Sony RX10 IV: Buy it n...
Perfect for travel: • The Sony RX10IV-Perfec...
Perfect for street photography: • Nikon P950-Guide to Sh...
Nice comparison. I’m a big fan of these videos!
Awesome. Great to hear!
Excellent presentation and I agree with the roundup at the end, being a user of both.
Thanks for taking the time to put these excellent and positive videos together 👏
My pleasure. Thanks for watching all the way through!
I own the Sony RX10 IV and a Samsung 23 Ultra...could you imagine having a Sony RX10 V with the AI features of the Samsung...Thanks for keeping the Sony RX10 IV alive!
I agree. The RX 10 V could be so good. They would sell like hotcakes. Sure it may drop sales of other Sony cameras, but I think they would make more money in total. It’s like all camera companies are afraid of making a really good modern fixed lens bridge camera.
Finaly i can ask someone, is s23 ultra gets close with a zoom range to this sony i know sony is way better, especialy at it's max zoom, but samsung has 100x yeah 90 of them are digital but perhaps at 20...30x samsung is on a short leg compare to sony ? Thanks
Love my RX10 IV - your videos are fun to watch - I like your sense of humor
Thank you. That's much appreciated!
Thank you for the video. It was very informative.
P.S. I'm super happy with my P950.
That's great to hear. Thanks for the comment
Thanks for this, it is very helpful when deciding which one to buy.
Glad to hear it!
Great review! I just got into bridge cameras again, I have the Pentax X-5 and the XG1. The X-5 is so much better, but older. Anywho...thanks for sharing. With bridge cameras it is always a bit of a compromise, but having that much zoom range with one camera it make the frustrations worth it!
Haha, Yes I agree. We have to put up with the good and bad. Thanks for the comment!
I've used both the RX10 IV and a RX100 VII and many superzoom cameras with small(er) sensors. One inch sensor cameras are just at another level when it comes to stills image quality, at least in difficult light (low light, high contrast etc). Video is more difficult to compare as video functionality evolves more over time and rely on other factors than the sensor quality. The problem with one inch sensor cameras is zoom range and agree with the comments in the video that RX10 IV just can't compete with the reach of the Nikon.
I got my RX 10 IV off eBay. I love this camera. Thanks for the good review. Just found your channel. And enjoying all your reviews.
Awesome !! Welcome aboard !
Great comparison, well done. I have a Nikon B700, essentially a smaller brother of the P950. Many of the same features and a slightly lower zoom capability. (60X vs 83X) It can be a fun camera to use but the focus issues you pointed out on the P950 also plague this one. I didn't realize how bad it can get until I bought an old Canon SX50HS, and even though it's also a contrast based focus system the Canon focusses better than the Nikon. I watch a YT channel called Lesley the Bird Nerd and she uses the Sony RX10iv in some of her videos and they are beautiful, and that lead me to think If I had the money I I'd go for the RX10iv. If you have to pinch pennies though, the Nikon can be a serviceable and more affordable option.
Thanks for the insight on the B700. The problem really would be mostly solved if Nikon did come out with a replacement and updated the autofocus which as you point out, is very frustrating. Fingers are crossed. Thanks for your comment!
Great video 😀
Not as great as you
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Great video! I have several Sony cameras, and they are awesome! I also have a Nikon P1000. The P1000 is amazing!!! For anything close-up to mid range, I prefer to use the Sony cameras, but for mid to long range, the P1000 takes it. Unless you want to purchase a very pricey telephoto lense, and even then, the P1000 gets the shots other cameras just physically can't many times. When shooting something mid to a long way away, it is, in my humble opinion, better to maybe have a few shots out of focus, then be too far away and not get them at all. Also, using point focus pretty much eliminates focus issues. Different tools for different tasks.
On a side note, if looking for a P1000, be aware that most of those currently available now are gray market and very overpriced. I hope they come out with a newer version of the p1000, but I doubt they will. There just isn't enough money in it for the manufacturers. A single half decent lense costs about the same or more than a complete point and shoot/bridge camera.
Hi there! Yes, totally agree with you here. The P1000, while it can't match the high quality full frame lenses in optical design, it can optically get you so much closer to your subject . Now with photo editing , you really can touch up your photos and make them look way better than out of camera as well. I agree about the profit in why these manufacturers are dropping bridge cameras but I do believe that there will be a P1000 successor as there are some strong rumors currently. Maybe its wishful thinking! Thanks for the comment!
I haven’t watched this yet but I know it’s a great video. I love your content on the RX10 IV. I learned about another camera today: the canon PowerShot G3 X. It has a 24 to 600 mm zoom lens with a 1 inch sensor. Exact same specs as RX but with a slower aperture. A comparison between those two would be neat.
Ah oh!! Yes I know that model It’s quite a bit older and no 4k video but might be worth a look to compare / thanks for the suggestion and comment !
Great comparison. I have the Lumix FZ80 and find I get much better results when I switched from using auto mode. I also use different settings for still and action such as Program, Shutter Priority, center focus, tracking focus as well as different metering modes depending on what the scene calls for. You can get some pretty good results from super zoom cameras if you use the proper settings.
Good to know ! Actually working on another video on the FZ80D Thanks for the comment !
I’m so tired of having to buy a phone (anxiety brick) to get a camera I can easily carry without a bag of lenses (attention and crime magnet). I just want a camera that is a camera. There is a huge gap between smartphones and Interchangeable Lens Cameras which the “point and shoots “ used to fill. Optical zoom with good image quality. Adding to this, most enthusiasts (the largest potential market) enjoy experimenting from macro to landscape to sports/wildlife , something the RX10 offers (macro not so much) and given that birding is a huge hobby internationally, how many people actually own a 600mm f4, very, very few even though any birder needs one, once again the RX10 makes this possible.
Love my RX-10 IV.! I have placed it as my go to because of its versatility. And I owned a Nikon P900, and currently a Canon SX-60 (that I do love for many of the same reasons, the Sony just gives you a bit more). Still use my earlier Sony A77 for certain workflows, but the RX10 IV saves me the trouble of lugging around the extra gear. Is it perfect, no - but it is an excellent camera with great specs in its own right. Unless you have a specific or professional workflow that calls for next level gear, i'd say for at least 90-95% of the world it (or another bridge of your own personal preference) will be sufficient. And for the RX-10, it has been around long enough that all of needed accessories are low in cost, so you can build around it without breaking the bank.I have been shooting for years, going back to the 70's and 80's (Pentax and Minolta come to mind) and have long since calmed myself of G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) having learned decent technique and photographic basics along the way. Often the gear exceeds the expertise of the photographer, and expertise allows you to get great photos without having the latest and greatest each year. Get off that technology treadmill and learn how to take good photos and you will be surprised and pleased. And have fun.!
Can you please make a comparison video about the Sony RX10iv vs Sony camcorder Sony FDR AX 700
Hi they really are very separate - the ax700 isn’t really designed for photos -
Are you interested in a video comparison ?
@ yes, I do live streaming have used Sony ax53 & Panasonic Vx1 but both struggle in low light conditions at airport. So thinking to go little up my budget 🛫. Which would you recommend under £1500 ? I find Sony video quality crisper than Panasonic
Yes the Ax700 would be an improvement over the ax53 but not a huge improvement
@ honestly got hocked on you channel with comparisons 🤭. What would be a huge improvement ? Not too worried about zoom to be honest.
@RankupAviation thank you ! The lowlight is better on the Ax700 over the Ax53 but I meant to say it’s not a huge improvement but a noticeable one (low light specifically )
I hope we will see a new RX10V in near future. is there any rumor about it?
There were rumors sometime ago and now its gone quiet again. There were also rumors however that the RX10IV would be discontinued last summer but that didn't happen so we have to be thankful for the little things!
Well, from everything i saw. I can say, p950 is pretty good too) Maybe even better, somewhere after 1000-1200mm.
Unlike p1000, which i have, and never used, because of its size :/
As we are many that´s asking for tips about the bridgecameras you should do THE BIG BRIDGE CAMERA VIDEO. Maybe a top 5-10, stength and weaknesses. Where some model may be suitable and others not.
very funny you ask, I am working on that. Stay tuned!
@@techtoremember8096 "When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles" From now on I will refer to you as Bridge camera Jesus
I will deliver you to the holy land !!! Hysterical !
Any possible successor of Nikon P1000 ??
As mentioned in the video, yes Nikon has registered a few new cameras and one of them is believed to be the P1000 successor but that isn't confirmed yet. Stay tuned.
Does the nikon allow manual exposure while shooting video? This is one of my main gripes with the B700. It renders it useless for shooting some types of scenes. Nice video btw!
Yes, you can manually adjust during video. Check out this video which goes into the video features of the P950 th-cam.com/video/nJuZt3lVdYI/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the compliment!
@techtoremember8096 Too bad the b700 does not have this manual movie mode. Thanks for the answer!
4:13 is that Novak Djokovic?? 😂
Hello there! I have a question about the P950-why it doesn’t have an off mode for NR noise reduction.
The only available options are high, normal, and low. How do I set it to OFF?
Thanks in advance.
Hi, Good question. The lowest setting is is low. For NR you can't turn it to off. If you want complete control over your images, then you are better off in shooting in RAW. I hadn't noticed that so thanks for pointing it out!
Does the Nikon P1000 have precapture to.
yes it does! Just about every feature the 950 has, so does the P1000
@@techtoremember8096 Thanks now I can have more fun with the P1000.
The RX10 glass is much better
Agreed
an important takeaway is that the Nikon has better stabilization but the Sony has better autofocus.
Very well summed up, yes
First, about the WXF1, the effective sensor is 8mp, how come it can take 20mp photo? Is it still 25mm if i take a photo at 25mm or its mkre uktrawide since it usw laeger area of the sensor if there is?
It probably uses some type of interpolation . I wouldnt get the WXF1 for its photo ability. Its just a feature thats nice to have but it won't be as good as a digital mirrorless camera. It takes the same size photo regardless of the wide angle or telephotos.
1080p looks bad on both, because of the line-skipping. I guess only Lumix FZ1000/FZ2500 does 1080p in oversampling
i thought the rx10iv was being discontinued?
That was a rumor that circulated last summer, but it ended up not being true. I do think eventually it will be unfortunately Just hope its being replaced!
Stacked 1 inch sensor, better auto focus. Sony!!!
The Sony has a 600 mm F4 lens, which is incredible!!!
It is an incredible lens and very sharp too
Like you on my phone,watch on my laptop,I would like to get a camcorder less than 1500 GBP english money,lol what would you recommend, newbie travel blog,lol
The Sony AX53 is a great choice or the Panasonic WXF1 and both fall within your budget. Don't know if you've seen my video comparison on those 2 but those are two good camcorder options. Thanks for watching!
I just got the p950 200$ off dont like mobile phone focus i had s24 ultra
They are both trash.
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Thanks for the like !!