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Nikon B700 vs Sony H400

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Nikon B700 vs Sony H400 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
  • Announced February 2016
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Nikon B700 vs Sony H400 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon B700 and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the B700 (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B700 was announced 2 years later than the H400 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the B700 matches up vs the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Sony H400

 B700 H400 
RevealedFebruary 2016February 2014Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Nikon B700

 H400 B700 

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Sony H400

 B700 H400 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon B700 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon B700 has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the B700 versus the H400.

Nikon B700 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the B700 and H400 is 65 and 62 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the B700 and H400.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent B700 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon B700 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 Portrait photography information
Sony H400 Portrait photography information
54
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
40
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B700
Street photography with Sony H400
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (565 grams)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 Sports photography highlights
Sony H400 Sports photography highlights
54
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (350 CIPA)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 Travel photography features
Sony H400 Travel photography features
66
great battery (350 shots)
supports bluetooth
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
heavier than competitors in class (565g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (1550mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (628 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B700
Landscape photography with Sony H400
59
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
saves RAW formats
great battery (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging advice
Sony H400 Vlogging advice
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (565 grams)
26
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
has mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others in class (628g)
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Nikon B700 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Sony H400
 Nikon Coolpix B700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix B700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-23 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 8.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 565g (1.25 lb) 628g (1.38 lb)
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 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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $500 $268