Nikon A1000 vs Nikon B700

The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon A1000 vs Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the B700 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was manufactured 2 years after the B700 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A1000 matches up versus the B700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Nikon Coolpix B700. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Nikon B700 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 offers external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon B700 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Compare the Nikon A1000 vs Nikon B700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A1000 and the B700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and B700 is 86 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and B700.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon B700 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher A1000 will have a benefit in sensor technology.