Nikon Coolpix B700 Review and 4K Video Zoom Test

Nikon CoolPix B700 Review and 4K Video Zoom Test

Today I’m looking at the Nikon Coolpix B700 Superzoom camera. The Nikon Coolpix B700 is meant to be a Bridge camera that is designed for people who want something that’s much better than a smartphone or point-n-shoot, but aren’t ready to step up to a DSLR or mirrorless. It also has 4K video capability, so it could also pretty easily replace the family camcorder. More about the 4K video in a minute.The Nikon Coolpix B700 is a nice, chunky camera with a very deep rubberized grip. The combination of the deep rubberized grip and good balance make it pretty easy to hold and use, even with one hand. Its body is made entirely of black matte plastic and seems pretty ruggedly built. It has a 60x nikkor powerzoom lens on the front and I’ll show you how the zoom performs in a minute. Now the powerzoom can be operated either using the zoom toggle built around the shutter button or the zoom button on the side of the lens. I actually prefer the shutter toggle, as it seems to keep the camera steadier when zooming. The top also has the on-off button and a mode selector dial. The popup flash is also built into this surface and has a pair of stereo microphones on top of it. I like that they have the video record button positioned so that you can hit record very easily. And like DSLRs it has a built-in adjuster dial, since the Nikon B700 also allows you change shutter speed, aperture and iso manually. And the other buttons on the back are also pretty reminiscent of a DSLR. And this doesn’t mean its complicated to use, just that the buttons are laid out like on a DSLR. Now one of the nicest features on the Nikon B700 is the flippable 3.0 inch articulating screen, which is great for taking selfies and more importantly vlogging. And the quality of the screen is very good- it’s very sharp and bright enough to use outdoors, which is where this camera is mostly going to be used. The only issue with the screen is that it isn’t a touchscreen. It would have been nice to have the ability to touch to focus or specify your focus area. It’s not a huge issue but definitely something I missed. The Nikon B700 also has an electronic viewfinder. The viewfinder is decent. Probably not the sharpest viewfinder on the market, but more than adequate for taking photos. The viewfinder also has a built in eye sensor that senses your eyes and automatically switches from the screen to the viewfinder. Pull away and it switches back automatically. The Nikon Coolpix B700 is powered by an EL23 battery pack that lives in this compartment on the bottom, with the SD card. What I don’t like about NIkon’s base kit is that it doesn’t come with a standalone wall battery charger. Instead they provide a USB cable and wall adapter so you have to plug into the camera to charge it. I really recommend getting a standalone charger so you can swap batteries out. And the battery life isn’t fantastic, so I’d definitely recommend buying a few spares. I’ll leave links to both the charger and batteries below. The Nikon Coolpix B700 can also be mounted to tripods with a ¼-20 tripod thread. And just a quick note about the SD cards it can use. You’ll need use an SD card with a UHS class 3 rating, if you plan to record 4K video. I’ll leave a link to one that’ll work, below this video.

[KarthikSuryavlogs]

I am planning on buying this camera, primarly for its video capabilities. I plan on vlogging and shooting different kinds of clips. Is this camera the right one for me. Pls any help would be much appreciated.

[kimmistube]

I appreciate this review SO much!! Purchasing a digital camera isn't as easy as I thought it would be. Your review was exactly the information I needed to make a decision. Well done!

[billr]

Great reviews. Nice listening to clear, crisp narration without a lot of stumbling over words or a lot of "um" or "uh" or searching for a thought like you see in a lot of other reviews. Very professional. Also, like how you seem to know how to review this camera toward the people who would be interested in it, rather than slagging it by constantly comparing it to DSLR's. All your reviews are very easy to watch, informative, understandable, and very enjoyable. Keep up the great work!

[alankershaw]

Great review with no stupid music .Thank you.

[bobdulaba]

A great review. You are a Pro. One of the best reviews I've seen. No time wasted, all pertinent information included and to the point.

[DenisejohnNailEd]

Great review . The audio was impressive . How is it for filming up close shots . I do nail videos .

[djncwood]

Took this camera to the Grand Canyon fall of 2017 and it performed splendidly. The 4K video was just spectacular and the RAW images were excellent. Would recommend it to anyone wanting a camera with an extended zoom that takes both good pictures and videos.

[danishuskic]

i own this camera and its really a hidden gem. there are not many reviews of it. good work! :)

[markmazzurco]

I bought one from my friend and I'm pretty pleased with it. I'm not too good at using cameras so I'm sure learning a bit more will help me with producing better quality 😌

[sheilajgw]

I am a rank beginner and needed a good zoom camera for an African safari in 2018. I also have the Sony RX10 III which takes very good photos -- but I was not happy with the zoom range, or the weight of the camera. For this trip, I wanted something I can hold in one hand without fatigue. I was not disappointed with this camera -- photos were clear and sharp, I got some really extraordinary shots that actually look almost professional. Once a a while, the color didn't come through so well. I am taking this camera again to South Africa and Botswana, and though there is better technology on the market, I am confident that this little camera will give me what I need. Your review was very accurate. Thanks very much.

[rags]

Very nice description by showing each and every features in understandable and timely manner. Also comparison shown on other competitors also much useful to decide to go for this or not. Thanks a lot for your inputs and it saved me lot of time instead of doing lot of R&D. I appreciate your effort on this. Good luck.

[brevami]

What a great review! I agree with the rest of the comments below it’s nice to actually hear someone clearly talk about the camera without the sound of music, thank you for this!

[genejenkins]

Very good review. I just ordered this camera today. Beware some people are wrongly trashing this great camera as if they expect to perform like a 2, 000 dollar DSLR. The B700 is very good to have!

[stillakilla]

I just got this camera today as a bday gift and i love it. Im still in learning mode but the pics so far are amazing. The review was well put together so i appreciate i cane across it. Thanks!

[kabounga]

Thank you a lot for your explanation
But would you like to recommend one of three camera s
1 Nikon coolpix B700
2 panasonic lumix zs70
3 canon powershot sx740

[genejenkins]

According to the B-700 manual, it also records in lower frames per second for that cinema movie look. Here a few of the specifications Ultra-HD (30fps and 25fps) and 25 frames per second). That is a real wide variety of speeds.

[medolase]

Your reviews are good, simple and understandable, i appreciate your videos 👍

[TanGenTTGT]

This review was one of the many that helped me make the decision to get the B700.
Thank you and well done.
To date, I have taken well over a thousand shots and experimented in various modes, photograph types etc.
There is sure to be a mode that suits any photographer that no longer wants to carry the weight that a DSLR user takes in their stride. Yes the DSLR sensors will almost always win but the in use flexibility cannot be beaten.
If the camera proves the test of time (and only time and reliability will tell), this might be a super zoom classic.

[bbebo]

I bought this camera a week ago and my experience is very good. For the price it is an excellent camera. It's perfect to take on vacation. It is important to emphasize that the confection with my iPhone is perfect. It was connected very fast and it is an added value to have your photos instantly taken on the iPhone. I recommend this product for those who need an intermediate camera.

[petefarrow]

Very good review so nice to find a utuber who doesn’t waffle on with endless rubbish. This guy is clear and informative really refreshing