Nikon Coolpix B500 vs Nikon Coolpix B700

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix B500 and the Nikon Coolpix B700, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Both cameras were introduced in February 2016. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix B500 over Nikon Coolpix B700.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix B700 over Nikon Coolpix B500.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Nikon Coolpix B500 and Nikon Coolpix B700 have 3.0" screens with 921k dot resolution. Nikon Coolpix B500 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Nikon Coolpix B700 has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

Electronic Viewfinder on Nikon Coolpix B700

Nikon Coolpix B700 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 921k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon Coolpix B500.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Nikon Coolpix B500 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Nikon Coolpix B700 features a 20.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Nikon Coolpix B500 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Nikon Coolpix B700 can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth

Nikon Coolpix B500 and Nikon Coolpix B700 have built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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NFC on Nikon Coolpix B700

Nikon Coolpix B700 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Nikon Coolpix B500 has a Micro HDMI and Nikon Coolpix B700 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon Coolpix B500 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 600 shots and Nikon Coolpix B700 comes with EN-EL23 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix B500, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix B700. Nikon Coolpix B500 can shoot continuously up to 7.4 fps. Nikon Coolpix B700 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.90 m at Auto ISO on Nikon Coolpix B500 and 7.50 m at Auto ISO on Nikon Coolpix B700..

Nikon Coolpix B500 body has dimensions of 114 x 78 x 95 mm (4.49 x 3.07 x 3.74") and Nikon Coolpix B700 body has dimensions of 125 x 85 x 107 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 4.21"). Nikon Coolpix B500 weighs 541 g (1.19 lb / 19.08 oz) and Nikon Coolpix B700 weighs 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz).

Nikon Coolpix B500

Nikon Coolpix B700

114 mm

78 mm

125 mm

85 mm

78 mm

85 mm

95 mm

107 mm