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Nikon B700 vs Nikon P950

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P950 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
  • Launched February 2016
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Revealed January 2020
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Nikon B700 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon B700 vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and P950 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B700 was announced 4 years earlier than the P950 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the B700 matches up against the P950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Nikon P950

 B700 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Nikon B700

 P950 B700 
RevealedJanuary 2020February 2016More recent by 47 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Nikon P950

 B700 P950 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon B700 has exterior 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) and the Nikon P950 has proportions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") along with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Check out the Nikon B700 vs Nikon P950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the B700 compared to the P950.

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the B700 and P950 is 65 and 52 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the B700 and P950.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon B700 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older B700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P950 Portrait photography advice
54
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
57
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 Street photography advice
Nikon P950 Street photography advice
59
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (565 grams)
53
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 Sports photography information
Nikon P950 Sports photography information
54
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery (350 CIPA)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
66
good battery (350 shots)
has bluetooth
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than others (565g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than average in class (1,005g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P950 Landscape photography advice
59
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
saves RAW files
good battery (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
55
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging details
Nikon P950 Vlogging details
60
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others (565g)
59
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (1,005 grams)
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Nikon B700 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Nikon P950
 Nikon Coolpix B700Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix B700 Nikon Coolpix P950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 90%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 300s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 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 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565g (1.25 lb) 1005g (2.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 photos 290 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $797