Nikon B700 vs Sony WX300
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Nikon B700 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2016
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Released February 2013
- Later Model is Sony WX350
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The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon B700 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the B700 (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe B700 was manufactured 3 years after the WX300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the B700 scores versus the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon B700 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Sony WX300
| B700 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2016 |  | February 2013 | Newer by 37 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Nikon B700
| WX300 | B700 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon B700 and Sony WX300
| B700 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon B700 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon B700 enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon B700 and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the B700 vs the WX300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and WX300 is 65 and 94 respectively.
Nikon B700 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the B700 and WX300.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon B700 to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent B700 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon B700 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix B700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix B700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2016-02-23 | 2013-02-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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, 50 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 565 grams (1.25 lbs) | 166 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL23 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $500 | $330 |