Nikon A900 vs Nikon B700
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon B700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Launched February 2016
- Newer Model is Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Released February 2016

Nikon A900 vs Nikon B700 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon A900 versus Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the A900 (20MP) and the B700 (20MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A900 was introduced very close to the B700 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the A900 scores against the B700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon B700 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Nikon Coolpix B700. The whole galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery & Nikon B700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Nikon B700
A900 | B700 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Nikon A900
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon A900 and Nikon B700
A900 | B700 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2016 | Similar age |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Identical screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon A900 vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon A900 offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Nikon B700 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Look at the Nikon A900 versus Nikon B700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A900 vs the B700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and B700 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and B700.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you really should factor the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A900 vs Nikon B700 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Nikon Coolpix B700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Nikon Coolpix B700 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-02-23 | 2016-02-23 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-1440mm (60.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.3-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 921 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289 grams (0.64 pounds) | 565 grams (1.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 350 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $400 | $500 |