Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10
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Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are provided at Nikon B700 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Sony RX10
B700 | RX10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | March 2014 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Nikon B700
RX10 | B700 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1290k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+369k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon B700 and Sony RX10
B700 | RX10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Nikon B700 versus Sony RX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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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 |