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Nikon B600 vs Pentax X70

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon B600 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Revealed January 2019
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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Nikon B600 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon B600 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the B600 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B600 was launched 10 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the B600 matches up versus the X70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Pentax X70

 B600 X70 
IntroducedJanuary 2019March 2009More recent by 121 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Nikon B600

 X70 B600 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Pentax X70

 B600 X70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon B600 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon B600 versus Pentax X70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the B600 versus the X70.

Nikon B600 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B600 and X70 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the B600 and X70.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon B600 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher B600 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon B600 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography factors
Pentax X70 Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography factors
Pentax X70 Street photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (500 grams)
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography information
Pentax X70 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (280 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B600
Travel photography with Pentax X70
52
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (280 per charge)
more heavy than competition (500 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (280 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
35
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B600
Vlogging with Pentax X70
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (500 grams)
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon B600 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Pentax X70
 Nikon Coolpix B600Pentax X70
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Pentax X70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-01-18 2009-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lb) 410 gr (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $297 $200