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Nikon Coolpix B700 Review

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January 29, 2020
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If you’re looking for a long zoom for nature, or sports photography, this bridge camera offers an impressive 60x magnification in a relatively compact and affordable package.

Based on an APS-C CMOS sensor with 24MP, it’ll capture RAW photos in detail and video in 4K Ultra High Definition. Though it doesn’t offer touch control, the three-inch monitor is fully articulated and transition between this and the electronic viewfinder is automatic.

You can toggle between the manual exposure and automatic modes using the mode dial and choose between 18 preset scenes.

It also benefits from Nikon’s SnapBridge software, which sends photos via Bluetooth as well as using your smartphone to add time and location data.

For such a powerful superzoom model, this bridge camera is surprisingly small and it does well to capture very distant images as well as macro shots at 1cm. The telephoto lens is not especially bright, however, and aperture can be set no lower than f/3.3.

We also noticed softness around the edge of photos taken at high zoom. Grain and noise were also introduced in low light situations. Video shot in 4K quality can be compromised in the same way.

Overall, though, it’s very impressive at this price and the stereo microphone that adjusts its sensitivity with the zoom delivers reasonable sound quality too. It’s a pity there’s no touchscreen control, but the all-around performance at this price is very respectable.

Nikon Coolpix B700 Specs

Imaging
PixelsActual: 21.14 Megapixel
Effective: 20.2 Megapixel
Sensor1/2.3″ CMOS
File FormatsStill Images:JPEG, RAW
Movies:MP4,
Audio:AAC
Max Resolution20 MP: 5184 x 3888
Aspect Ratio4:3
Image StabilizationOptical & Digital, 5-Way
Optics
LensNIKKOR, 16 Elements in 11 Groups
0 Aspherical, 5 ED
Effective Focal Length: 4.3 to 258mm (35 mm Equivalent: 24 to 1440mm)
Aperture: f/3.3 (W) to f/6.5 (T)
ZoomOptical: 60x
Dynamic: 2x
Digital: 4x
Focus RangeWide: 1.64′ to Infinity / 50 cm to Infinity
Telephoto: 6.56′ to Infinity / 2 m to Infinity
Wide Macro: 0.39″ to Infinity / 1 cm to Infinity
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity100 to 1600 (Extended Mode:100 to 3200)
ShutterType: Electronic & Mechanical
Speed: 1 to 1/4000 Second
Type: Electronic & Mechanical
Speed: 15 to 1/4000 Second in Manual Mode
Type: Electronic & Mechanical
Speed: 25 to 0 Second in Night Scene Mode
Exposure MeteringCenter-Weighted, Matrix, Spot
Exposure ModesModes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Scene Auto Selector, Scene Modes, Shutter Priority, Smart
Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 1/3 EV Steps)
Shooting ModesBack Light
Beach
Close Up
Dusk/Dawn
Fireworks
Food
Multi-Exposure
Night Landscape
Night Portrait
Panorama
Party/Indoor
Pet Portrait
Portrait
Scene Auto Selector
Snow
Sports
Sunset
Time-Lapse Movie
White BalanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual
Continuous ShootingUp to 5 fps at 20.2 MP for up to 5 Exposures
Self-Timer2, 10 Sec
Flash
Built-In FlashYes
Effective Flash RangeWide:1.6 to 24.6′ / 0.5 to 7.5 m
Telephoto:6.6 to 13.1′ / 2 to 4 m
Memory
Memory Card TypeSD
SDHC
SDXC
Recording
Video RecordingYes, NTSC/PAL
Resolution3840 x 2160p: 30 fps, 25 fps
1920 x 1080p: 60 fps, 50 fps, 30 fps, 25 fps
1920 x 1080p: 15 fps, 12.5 fps
1280 x 720p: 60 fps, 50 fps, 30 fps, 25 fps
640 x 480p: 120 fps, 100 fps
Video
Video Clip LengthUp to 8 Minutes
Audio RecordingBuilt-In Mic: With Video (Stereo)
Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder TypeElectronic
Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
Screen3.0″ LCD Rear Screen Swivel (921,000 Pixels)
Screen Coverage100%
Connectivity/System Requirements
ConnectivityHDMI D (Micro), USB 2.0
Wi-FiYes
Power
Battery1 xEN-EL23 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 3.8 VDC, 1850 mAh
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)4.9 x 3.3 x 4.2″ / 125.0 x 85.0 x 106.5 mm
Weight1.24 lb / 565 gwith battery and SD card

The Review

Nikon Coolpix B700 Review

85% Score

PROS

  • Powerful 60x zoom lens
  • SnapBridge app adds time and location data as well as sending photos via Bluetooth
  • Good close-up 1cm macro shots possible
  • The stereo mic sensitivity adjusts according to the amount of zoom
  • Video is crisp 4K quality

CONS

  • The EVF is small and switches on too readily when it senses your eye or hand close to it
  • Not a very bright f/3.3 lens
  • Images look soft around the edges at high zoom
  • Some grain and noise in low light
  • Feels plasticky and not very robust

Review Breakdown

  • Ease of use 0%
  • Design 0%
  • Performance 0%
  • Instructions 0%

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