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Nikon B700 vs Nikon P610

Portability
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Imaging
46
Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
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Features
60
Overall
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Nikon B700 vs Nikon P610 Key Specs

Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P600
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Nikon B700 vs Nikon P610 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Nikon B700 vs Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and P610 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B700 was unveiled 13 months later than the P610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the B700 matches up vs the P610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Nikon P610

 B700 P610 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2015More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon B700

 P610 B700 

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Nikon P610

 B700 P610 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon B700 comes with 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) while the Nikon P610 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the B700 against the P610.

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and P610 is 65 and 65 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the B700 and P610.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon B700 to render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher B700 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P610 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B700
Street photography with Nikon P610
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery pack (350 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than others (565g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography information
Nikon P610 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging info
Nikon P610 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
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relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no external mic port
heavier than others (565g)
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Nikon B700 vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Nikon P610
 Nikon Coolpix B700Nikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix B700 Nikon Coolpix P610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-23 2015-02-10
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 7.50 m
Flash options - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565g (1.25 pounds) 565g (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 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 350 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $500 $430