Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon B700

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the B700 (20MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and B700 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was launched 4 years prior to the B700 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up versus the B700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Nikon Coolpix B700. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Nikon B700 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR features physical measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon B700 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs the B700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and B700 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and B700.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon B700 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F800EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.