Nikon B700 vs Sony TX1
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64 Overall
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Nikon B700 vs Sony TX1 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
- Announced February 2016
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Revealed August 2009
Nikon B700 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Nikon B700 and Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the B700 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe B700 was introduced 6 years after the TX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the B700 scores vs the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon B700 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon B700 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Sony TX1
B700 | TX1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | August 2009 | Newer by 80 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Nikon B700
TX1 | B700 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon B700 and Sony TX1
B700 | TX1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size |
Nikon B700 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon B700 has got outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Nikon B700 and Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the B700 versus the TX1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B700 and TX1 is 65 and 96 respectively.
Nikon B700 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the B700 and TX1.
Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The B700 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon B700 will provide extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer B700 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon B700 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix B700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2016-02-23 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 921k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 565g (1.25 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL23 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $500 | $350 |