Nikon B700 vs Sony H300
Portability
65 Imaging
46 Features
64 Overall
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65 Imaging
46 Features
64 Overall
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Portability
63 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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63 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Nikon B700 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
Nikon B700
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
Sony H300
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Released February 2014
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Lets look much closer at the Nikon B700 vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the B700 (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe B700 was manufactured 2 years later than the H300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the B700 scores against the H300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon B700 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Sony H300
| B700 | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2016 |  | February 2014 | Fresher by 25 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Nikon B700
| H300 | B700 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon B700 and Sony H300
| B700 | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon B700 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon B700 offers physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the B700 against the H300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and H300 is 65 and 63 respectively.
Nikon B700 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the B700 and H300.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer B700 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon B700
Portrait photography with Sony H300
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street photography with Nikon B700
Street photography with Sony H300
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (565 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (590g)
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amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Nikon B700
Travel photography with Sony H300
good battery pack (350 per charge)
supports bluetooth
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competition (565g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
great battery (350 CIPA)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (590 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
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Nikon B700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
great battery (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Nikon B700 Vlogging features
Sony H300 Vlogging features
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (565g)
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (590g)
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Nikon B700 vs Sony H300 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix B700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix B700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2016-02-23 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz(R) |
| 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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dots | 201 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.80 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 565 gr (1.25 pounds) | 590 gr (1.30 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
| 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 photographs | 350 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL23 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $500 | $249 |