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Nikon B700 vs Sony W290

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Nikon B700 vs Sony W290 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
  • Introduced February 2016
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Nikon B700 vs Sony W290 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon B700 vs Sony W290, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B700 was introduced 7 years after the W290 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the B700 matches up against the W290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Sony W290

 B700 W290 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2009More modern by 86 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Nikon B700

 W290 B700 

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Sony W290

 B700 W290 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon B700 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon B700 comes with 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 W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the B700 and the W290.

Nikon B700 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and W290 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the B700 and W290.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon B700 to deliver extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer B700 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon B700 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 Portrait photography details
Sony W290 Portrait photography details
54
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 Street photography features
Sony W290 Street photography features
59
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (565g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 Sports photography details
Sony W290 Sports photography details
54
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B700
Travel photography with Sony W290
66
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography info
Sony W290 Landscape photography info
59
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging factors
Sony W290 Vlogging factors
60
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (565g)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon B700 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Sony W290
 Nikon Coolpix B700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix B700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-23 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $230