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Nikon B700 vs Sony H200

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Nikon B700 vs Sony H200 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
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon B700 vs Sony H200 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon B700 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the B700 (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B700 was unveiled 3 years later than the H200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the B700 grades vs the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Sony H200

 B700 H200 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2013Fresher by 39 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Nikon B700

 H200 B700 

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Sony H200

 B700 H200 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon B700 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon B700 comes with exterior dimensions 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 Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the B700 compared to the H200.

Nikon B700 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B700 and H200 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the B700 and H200.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files although you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher B700 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon B700 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 Portrait photography info
Sony H200 Portrait photography info
54
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
37
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (565g)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 Sports photography features
Sony H200 Sports photography features
54
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (350 CIPA)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 Travel photography factors
Sony H200 Travel photography factors
66
great battery life (350 shots)
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (565 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than competitors (530g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B700
Landscape photography with Sony H200
59
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging details
Sony H200 Vlogging details
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rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (565 grams)
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (530g)
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Nikon B700 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Sony H200
 Nikon Coolpix B700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix B700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-23 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lbs) 530 grams (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
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 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID EN-EL23 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $250