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Nikon A900 vs Nikon B700

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Nikon A900 vs Nikon B700 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(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
Nikon B700
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Nikon B700

 A900 B700 

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Nikon A900

 B700 A900 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Nikon B700

 A900 B700 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2016Similar age
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical 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).

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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.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon B700 size comparison

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

Nikon A900 vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography info
Nikon B700 Portrait photography info
40
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A900
Street photography with Nikon B700
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon B700 as a Sports photography camera
56
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon B700 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition (289g)
supports bluetooth
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
better than average battery life (350 shots)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than others in class (565g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon B700 as a Landscape photography camera
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon B700 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
60
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (565g)
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Nikon B700
 Nikon Coolpix A900Nikon Coolpix B700
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