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Nikon B700 vs Sony H300

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Nikon B700 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Nikon B700
(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
(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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Nikon B700 vs Sony H300 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Sony H300

 B700 H300 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2014Fresher by 25 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper 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 dimensions3"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.

Nikon B700 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and H300 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon B700 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B700
Portrait photography with Sony H300
54
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
40
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 Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B700
Street photography with Sony H300
59
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (565 grams)
43
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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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 Sports photography factors
Sony H300 Sports photography factors
54
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
50
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 Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B700
Travel photography with Sony H300
66
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)
56
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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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
59
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")
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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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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging features
Sony H300 Vlogging features
60
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)
24
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Sony H300
 Nikon Coolpix B700Sony 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