Nikon B700 vs Sony TX1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.