Nikon B700 vs Nikon P500

Let's look much closer at the Nikon B700 vs Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and P500 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B700 was brought out 5 years later than the P500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the B700 grades versus the P500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Nikon Coolpix P500. The entire galleries are available at Nikon B700 Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon B700 provides physical dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Nikon P500 has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the B700 vs the P500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B700 and P500 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the B700 and P500.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon B700 to show more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern B700 provides an advantage in sensor tech.