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Nikon B700 vs Nikon P90

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P90 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed February 2016
Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon P80
Photography Glossary

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P90 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon B700 and Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and P90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B700 was brought out 7 years later than the P90 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the B700 grades versus the P90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Nikon P90

 B700 P90 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2009More recent by 86 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Nikon B700

 P90 B700 

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Nikon P90

 B700 P90 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B700 has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon P90 has dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the B700 compared to the P90.

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the B700 and P90 is 65 and 70 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the B700 and P90.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon B700 to render more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern B700 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P90 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 Street photography advice
Nikon P90 Street photography advice
59
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (565 grams)
55
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B700
Sports photography with Nikon P90
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excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery (350 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 Travel photography information
Nikon P90 Travel photography information
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good battery (350 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competitors (565 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
saves RAW files
good battery (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P90 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (565 grams)
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Nikon B700 vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Nikon P90
 Nikon Coolpix B700Nikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix B700 Nikon Coolpix P90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2009-02-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565g (1.25 lbs) 400g (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $700