Nikon B700 vs Nikon S230

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon B700 vs Nikon S230, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and S230 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B700 was manufactured 7 years after the S230 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S230 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the B700 matches up against the S230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Nikon Coolpix S230. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon B700 Gallery and Nikon S230 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon B700 enjoys outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Nikon S230 has measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon B700 vs Nikon S230 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the B700 versus the S230.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the B700 and S230 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the B700 and S230.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon B700 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher B700 should have an edge in sensor technology.