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Nikon B700 vs Sony HX99

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Nikon B700 vs Sony HX99 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 HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed September 2018
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Nikon B700 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon B700 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the B700 (20MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly similar but the B700 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The B700 was brought out 3 years before the HX99 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the B700 grades vs the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Sony HX99

 B700 HX99 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Nikon B700

 HX99 B700 
RevealedSeptember 2018February 2016Newer by 30 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Sony HX99

 B700 HX99 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display measurements
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Nikon B700 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon B700 enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Nikon B700 vs Sony HX99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the B700 versus the HX99.

Nikon B700 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B700 and HX99 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the B700 and HX99.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The B700 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon B700 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged B700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon B700 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Portrait photography camera
54
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
53
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 Street photography features
Sony HX99 Street photography features
59
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (565g)
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (242g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 Sports photography factors
Sony HX99 Sports photography factors
54
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (350 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (360 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Travel photography camera
66
great battery power (350 per charge)
supports bluetooth
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than competition (565g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
76
great battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (242g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography information
Sony HX99 Landscape photography information
59
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (350 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
58
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging info
Sony HX99 Vlogging info
60
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (565g)
76
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (242g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon B700 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Sony HX99
 Nikon Coolpix B700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix B700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-23 2018-09-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565g (1.25 pounds) 242g (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 360 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $500 $469