Nikon B700 vs Sony HX9V

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon B700 vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B700 was manufactured 4 years later than the HX9V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the B700 scores versus the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon B700 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon B700 provides outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the B700 versus the HX9V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and HX9V is 65 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the B700 and HX9V.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon B700 to offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher B700 should have an edge in sensor tech.