Nikon B700 vs Sony H300
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Nikon B700 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon B700 vs Sony H300 Gallery
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 | |||
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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 |
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Common features in the Nikon B700 and Sony H300
B700 | H300 | |||
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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).
Check out the Nikon B700 vs Sony H300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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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Nikon B700 vs Sony H300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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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 |