Nikon Coolpix B700 Detailed Review

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The Coolpix B700 was presented by Nikon in February 2016. It is a Superzoom Digital Camera.
Brand Nikon
Category Superzoom
Date 02/2016
Sensor Properties

In additional Coolpix B700 has a Compact CMOS sensor with size of 6 x 5 mm² (0.24″ x 0.18″).

Also Coolpix B700’s sensor has resolution of 20 megapixel.

The Nikon supports taking images in RAW. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computer, using software like Adobe Lightroom or Nikon’s RAW converter. This involves one extra processing step but almost always results in superior image quality. Some filters, like converting to monochrome (black and white) will only yield decent results when used with RAW images.

Format Compact
Sensor area 6.17 x 4.55mm²
(0.24″ x 0.18″)
Type CMOS
Resolution (physical) 21.10 megapixel
Resolution (effective) 20.30 megapixel
Pixel size 1.42 µm²
Sensor cleaning
RAW support
Continuous 5 frames/second
Lens
Interchangeable
Focal length (min) 24mm
Focal length (max) 1440mm
Aperture (max) 3.3
Aperture (min) 6.5
Viewfinder Properties

The Coolpix B700 uses an electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 0.92 megapixel, close to the practical minimum for a viewfinder like this.

The magnifcation is c. 0.50x, an average value for an electronic viewfinder.

Type Elektronic
Coverage 100%
Magnification 0.50x
Resolution 0.92 megapixel
Dioptric correction
Shutter

The Coolpix B700’s shutter speed varies from 1/4000s to 15s.

Max. shutter speed 1/4000s
Min. shutter speed 15s
Sensitivity Properties

The Coolpix B700’s sensitivity goes from 100 ISO und 3200 ISO, a very useful and practical range.

Automatic
Min. sensitivity 100 ISO
Max. sensitivity 3200 ISO
Exposure Modes

The Coolpix B700 supports all general exposure modes.

The Nikon allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.

Multi
Center weight
Partial
Spot
Auto Focus Properties

The Coolpix B700’s auto focus processor uses 1 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. in low light).

Manual focus is also possible with the Nikon, a plus in tricky situations or for some creative freedom.

Type Kontrasterkennung
AF points 1
Manual focusing
Flash Specs

The Coolpix B700 features a built-in flash with a range of up to 7m (23 ft.). That range will work for most situations.

A hotshoe is missing from the Nikon.

Built-in
Range 7.00m
(23 ft.)
Hot shoe
Display Specs

The Coolpix B700 features a monitor with a diagonal of 75.00mm (3.0 in.) and a resolution of c. 0.92 megapixel. That’s about average.

The camera’s display is articulated, a plus for selfies and other challenging situations.

The Coolpix B700 does not feature a touch screen.

Display characteristics at a glance:

Type LCD
Size 75.00mm (diagonal)
(3.0 in.)
Resolution 0.92 megapixel
Articulated
Touch screen
Video Specs

Coolpix B700 video supported the resolution with 3840 x 2160 pixel.

ACamera is not equipped with an external microphone.

Nikon Coolpix B700 Video parameters:

Max. resolution 3840 x 2160 pixel
…with frame rates 25 frames/second
30 frames/second
External microphone
Connectivity & Wireless Specs

The Coolpix B700 has Wifi connectivity already built-in. Use Wifi to transfer images to a smartphone or computer and to remote control the camera. With NFC, camera and smartphone can be paired without the need for passwords.

For photo transferring users may use Bluetooth option.

Connect the Nikon to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

The Nikon supports USB 2.0.

Connection parameters:

WiFi
Bluetooth
NFC
Remote (wired)
Remote (infrared)
Apps
HDMI (standard)
HDMI (mini)
HDMI (micro)
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB Micro
USB Mini
USB-C
Custom
Memory

The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards.

Memory cards characteristics:

Slots 1
Memory cards SD
SDHC
SDXC
Battery

The Nikon Coolpix B700 has a EN-EL23 LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 400 shots. It`s enough for one day or more.

The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway.

The Coolpix B700’s battery battery parameters:

Type EN-EL23 LiIon
Removable
In-camera charging
Battery life 400 photos
Size

The Nikon Coolpix B700’s dimensions are 125 x 85 x 107mm³. (4.9″ x 3.3″ x 4.2″). This includes the lens. The camera’s weight is a reasonable 565 grams (18.2 oz.), lens included.

Here is front and top view of the Coolpix B700:

Dimensions Comparison

For a better idea of the size of the camera, takes a look off camera and ID card comparison image.

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