Nikon B700 vs Sony HX1

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon B700 and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the B700 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizes.

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The B700 was released 6 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the B700 grades versus the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon B700 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon B700 has exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the B700 compared to the HX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and HX1 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the B700 and HX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The B700 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon B700 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger B700 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.