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Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Released February 2016
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 II
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Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon B700 versus Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the B700 (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively similar but the B700 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The B700 was revealed 24 months later than the RX10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the B700 scores versus the RX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Sony RX10

 B700 RX10 
IntroducedFebruary 2016March 2014More recent by 24 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Nikon B700

 RX10 B700 
Screen resolution1290k921kSharper screen (+369k dot)

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Sony RX10

 B700 RX10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon B700 has exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the B700 against the RX10.

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B700 and RX10 is 65 and 58 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the B700 and RX10.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The B700 offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The fresher B700 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX10 Portrait photography advice
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
70
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Street photography camera
59
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
72
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Sports photography camera
54
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (350 CIPA)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
67
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
weather proofing
great battery power (420 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B700
Travel photography with Sony RX10
66
great battery power (350 shots)
supports bluetooth
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
great battery power (420 per charge)
weather proofing
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography details
Sony RX10 Landscape photography details
59
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
exports RAW files
great battery power (350 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
63
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (420 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging advice
Sony RX10 Vlogging advice
60
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Sony RX10
 Nikon Coolpix B700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix B700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-23 2014-03-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 1,290k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 10.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lbs) 813 gr (1.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 474
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 420 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $698