Nikon Coolpix B700

Powerful 60x optical zoom bridge camera

Nikon Coolpix B700
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model VNA870EA

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with 20.3 megapixels
PROCESSOR EXPEED image processor for fast response times
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-detect AF with target finding technology
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; utilizes contrast-detection AF system
VIDEO 4K UHD 3840x2160 at 30p/25p
STABILIZATION Lens-shift Vibration Reduction (VR) for stills and video
BURST RATE Up to 5 fps for approximately 5 frames
VIEWFINDER 0.2-inch approx. 921k-dot electronic viewfinder
DISPLAY 3-inch 921k-dot vari-angle TFT LCD monitor
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (SnapBridge), USB 2.0, Micro HDMI
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
WEATHER SEALING No official weather sealing; plastic construction
BATTERY LIFE Approximately 420 shots per charge (EN-EL23)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Nikon Coolpix B700

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present Accessed via menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via menu

How-to Use Nikon Coolpix B700

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Nikon Coolpix B700 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Nikon Coolpix B700

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS
Resolution 20.3 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-3200
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 1 sec (up to 25s in M mode)
Burst Rate 5 fps
Video 4K UHD 30p
Stabilization Lens-shift VR
Viewfinder 0.2-inch EVF
LCD 3-inch vari-angle
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI
Battery Life 420 shots
Weight 570g
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 106.5 mm