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Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 IV 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
  • Announced February 2016
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony RX10 III
Photography Glossary

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon B700 versus Sony RX10 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the B700 (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly similar but the B700 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The B700 was launched 18 months before the RX10 IV making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the B700 scores against the RX10 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Sony RX10 IV

 B700 RX10 IV 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Nikon B700

 RX10 IV B700 
ReleasedSeptember 2017February 2016Newer by 18 months
Display resolution1440k921kClearer display (+519k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Sony RX10 IV

 B700 RX10 IV 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon B700 enjoys physical measurements 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 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon B700 versus Sony RX10 IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the B700 against the RX10 IV.

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the B700 and RX10 IV is 65 and 52 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the B700 and RX10 IV.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The B700 contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged B700 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography factors
54
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
72
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Street photography camera
59
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (565g)
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
heavier than competition (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Sports photography camera
54
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (350 CIPA)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
77
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 Travel photography features
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography features
66
good battery life (350 CIPA)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
heavier than competitors in class (565g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (1,095g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography info
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography info
59
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
63
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging details
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging details
60
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (565 grams)
29
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,095g)
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Nikon B700 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Sony RX10 IV
 Nikon Coolpix B700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix B700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-23 2017-09-12
Body design 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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 secs
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565g (1.25 lb) 1095g (2.41 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 images 400 images
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $1,698