Nikon B700 vs Sony HX90V

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon B700 and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the B700 (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B700 was revealed 11 months later than the HX90V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the B700 grades versus the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon B700 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B700 offers outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Nikon B700 and Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the B700 compared to the HX90V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the B700 and HX90V is 65 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the B700 and HX90V.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon B700 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger B700 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.