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Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 II

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front
Portability
58
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs

Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2016
Sony RX10 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Older Model is Sony RX10
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 III
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Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 II Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon B700 and Sony RX10 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the B700 (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is very close but the B700 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The B700 was announced 9 months later than the RX10 II and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the B700 scores vs the RX10 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Sony RX10 II

 B700 RX10 II 
IntroducedFebruary 2016June 2015Fresher by 9 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Nikon B700

 RX10 II B700 
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Sony RX10 II

 B700 RX10 II 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon B700 enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the B700 compared to the RX10 II.

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the B700 and RX10 II is 65 and 58 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the B700 and RX10 II.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The B700 has got the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF harder. The more modern B700 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B700
Portrait photography with Sony RX10 II
54
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B700
Street photography with Sony RX10 II
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (565 grams)
72
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 Sports photography advice
Sony RX10 II Sports photography advice
54
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
68
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B700
Travel photography with Sony RX10 II
66
good battery (350 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
more heavy than competitors (565g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX10 II Landscape photography factors
59
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
good battery (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
62
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging information
Sony RX10 II Vlogging information
60
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (565 grams)
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Sony RX10 II
 Nikon Coolpix B700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix B700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-23 2015-06-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots 2,359k 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 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 10.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565g (1.25 lb) 813g (1.79 lb)
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 rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 531
Other
Battery life 350 photos 400 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $500 $998