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Nikon B700 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Nikon B700 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Released February 2016
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX100V
  • Later Model is Sony HX300
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Nikon B700 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon B700 vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the B700 (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B700 was unveiled 3 years after the HX200V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the B700 matches up versus the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Sony HX200V

 B700 HX200V 
RevealedFebruary 2016May 2012More modern by 47 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Nikon B700

 HX200V B700 
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Sony HX200V

 B700 HX200V 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon B700 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon B700 has outer 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) and the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the B700 versus the HX200V.

Nikon B700 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and HX200V is 65 and 66 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the B700 and HX200V.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon B700 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent B700 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon B700 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B700
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
54
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 Street photography highlights
Sony HX200V Street photography highlights
59
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
51
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B700
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
54
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has tracking focus
great battery life (450 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B700
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
66
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
great battery life (450 shots)
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (583 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
59
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (350 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
50
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
great battery life (450 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging info
Sony HX200V Vlogging info
60
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
27
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than average (583 grams)
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Nikon B700 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Sony HX200V
 Nikon Coolpix B700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix B700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-23 2012-05-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 12.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 grams (1.25 pounds) 583 grams (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 450 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $500 $480