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Nikon Coolpix B500 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700

4.47 in
3.08 in
Nikon Coolpix B500 Digital Camera
Nikon Coolpix B500
3.74 in
2.3 in
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 Digital Camera
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
11
3.1 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
4 stars
50 %
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3.8 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
85 %
3 stars
14 %
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0 %
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User rating
67
3.7 out of 5
67 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
1 %
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4.1 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
27 %
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Full Comparison

Sensor

Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor size0.24 in0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx10.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:3
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px3648 x 2736 px

Image

Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700
ISO
  • 125
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO Autoyesyes
ISO minimum12580
ISO maximum64003200
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px3648 x 2736 px
White balance presets510
White balance modesAuto
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
Custom white balanceyesno
Supported image file formatsJPEGJPG
Image stabilizeryesno
Image stabilization typeOpticalOptical
Uncompressed formatNoNo

Optics and focus

Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Optical zoom40.0 x4.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x8.0 x
Minimum aperture-23.5
Maximum aperture-24.6
Focal length equiv23 - 90035 - 140
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto
AutofocusContrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Monitoring Auto Focus
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Spot Auto Focus
Manual focusNoyes
Normal focus range11.81 in31.5 in
Macro focus range0.39 in0.39 in
Image stabiliser
  • Optical
  • Electronic
  • Optical
  • Electronic
Filter threadnono
Folded opticsnoyes

Screen and viewfinder

Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Screen size3.0 in3.5 in
Articulated LCDyesno
Screen technologyLCDLCD
Screen dots921000921000
Touch screennono
Field of view98.0 %100.0 %
Live viewyesno
ViewfinderNoneNone

Photography features

Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Minimum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Shutter prioritynono
Aperture prioritynono
Exposure compensation plus22
Exposure compensation minus-2-2
Expousure compensation steps1/31/3
Built-in flashyesyes
Flash range6.93.5
Flash modesAuto
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Pre-flash
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashnono
Continuous drive7.4 fps1.6 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Close-up
  • Dawn
  • Dusk
  • Fireworks
  • Food
  • Moon
  • Night landscape
  • Panorama
  • Party
  • Pet
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
  • Beach
  • Cuisine
  • Fireworks
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
  • Snow
  • Twilight
  • Underwater
Self-timeryesyes
3D supportnono
Manual settingsyesyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10

Videography features

Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px640 x 480 px
Video recordingyesyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
MPEG-1
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps30.0 fps

Design

Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Body typeBridgeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Purple
  • Red
  • Gold
  • Grey
  • Pink
  • Red
  • Silver
Environmentally sealednono

Dimensions

Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Weight19.12 oz4.76 oz
Width4.47 in3.74 in
Height3.08 in2.3 in
Depth3.74 in0.65 in

Storage

Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Internal storage20.0 mB4096.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • MS Duo
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS Pro-HG
Memory slots11
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro
  • Internal
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.3
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1

Power

Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery life (CIPA)600200
Battery technology
Nickel-Metal Hydride
Lithium
Rechargeable batteryyesyes
Number of batteries supported41

Connectivity

Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700
HDMIyesyes
USB version2.02.0
Remote controlyesNo
PictBridgeyesyes
NFCyesno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesno
Bluetoothyesno
AV outputnono

Other features

Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700
GPSnono
Orientation sensoryesyes

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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