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Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9300 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
  • Released February 2016
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon S9100
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9500
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Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B700 was brought out 3 years after the S9300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the B700 scores versus the S9300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Nikon S9300

 B700 S9300 
IntroducedFebruary 2016July 2012More modern by 44 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Nikon B700

 S9300 B700 

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Nikon S9300

 B700 S9300 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon B700 enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the B700 versus the S9300.

Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B700 and S9300 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the B700 and S9300.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon B700 to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent B700 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
54
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
59
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (565 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B700
Sports photography with Nikon S9300
54
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 Travel photography advice
Nikon S9300 Travel photography advice
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good battery life (350 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
heavier than others in class (565g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition (215g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography information
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography information
59
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging features
Nikon S9300 Vlogging features
60
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others in class (565g)
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Nikon S9300
 Nikon Coolpix B700Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix B700 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-23 2012-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 6.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565g (1.25 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 200 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $249