Nikon Coolpix B700 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix B700 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Nikon Coolpix B700 was introduced in February 2016 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 was introduced in February 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix B700 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 over Nikon Coolpix B700.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Nikon Coolpix B700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 have 3.0" screens with 921k dot and 1,229k dot resolutions respectively. Nikon Coolpix B700 has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 has a Fixed screen

Viewfinder

Nikon Coolpix B700 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 921k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage.Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic and optical viewfinder can be attached.

Nikon Coolpix B700 features a 20.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 features a 24.3 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.8 x 23.8 mm and a total area of 566.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600.

Nikon Coolpix B700 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Nikon Coolpix B700 can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 2640 x 1760, 2640 x 1488 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Nikon Coolpix B700

Nikon Coolpix B700 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth on Nikon Coolpix B700

Nikon Coolpix B700 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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NFC on Nikon Coolpix B700

Nikon Coolpix B700 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Nikon Coolpix B700 has a Micro HDMI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon Coolpix B700 comes with EN-EL23 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 270 shots.

External Storage Slots

Nikon Coolpix B700 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix B700, and up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.50 m at Auto ISO on Nikon Coolpix B700 and 6.00 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Wireless connection. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1.

Nikon Coolpix B700 body has dimensions of 125 x 85 x 107 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 4.21") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 body has dimensions of 113 x 65 x 70 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.76"). Nikon Coolpix B700 weighs 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 weighs 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz).

Nikon Coolpix B700

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

125 mm

85 mm

113 mm

65 mm

85 mm

65 mm

107 mm

70 mm