Nikon B700 vs Nikon P100

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon B700 vs Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and P100 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The B700 was manufactured 5 years later than the P100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the B700 grades against the P100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Nikon Coolpix P100. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon B700 Gallery and Nikon P100 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon B700 offers outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon P100 has measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon B700 vs Nikon P100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the B700 and the P100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B700 and P100 is 65 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the B700 and P100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon B700 to render more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher B700 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.