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Nikon B600 vs Nikon B700

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Nikon B600 vs Nikon B700 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2019
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 B600 vs Nikon B700 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon B600 vs Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the B700 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was introduced 2 years after the B700 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the B600 scores against the B700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Nikon B700

 B600 B700 
ReleasedJanuary 2019February 2016More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Nikon B600

 B700 B600 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Nikon B700

 B600 B700 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon B600 vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon B600 comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Nikon B700 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

See the Nikon B600 vs Nikon B700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the B600 against the B700.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and B700 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the B600 and B700.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon B700 to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent B600 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography information
Nikon B700 Portrait photography information
37
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography highlights
Nikon B700 Street photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (500g)
59
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B600
Sports photography with Nikon B700
46
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (280 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
54
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 shots)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography information
Nikon B700 Travel photography information
53
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (280 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (500 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than average in class (565 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography features
Nikon B700 Landscape photography features
40
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (280 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
59
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon B700 as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (500 grams)
60
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (565 grams)
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Nikon B700
 Nikon Coolpix B600Nikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Nikon Coolpix B700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lbs) 565 gr (1.25 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 280 images 350 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $297 $500