Nikon Coolpix B700 Digital Camera, Black {20.2MP}

Nikon Coolpix B700: 60x superzoom with 4K and a real viewfinder.

The B700's 24-1440mm equivalent lens is the core argument for choosing this camera. That 60x optical range fits in a single body with no lens changes, no bag of glass, and no gaps in coverage. At the wide end you have enough angle for landscapes and interiors; at 1440mm you are reaching subjects that would require a 600mm prime plus a crop-sensor body to match. Optical image stabilization makes that telephoto end usable handheld, with testing showing blur-free shots down to 1/50s at maximum zoom, roughly five stops of compensation. The 20MP BSI-CMOS sensor records 4K UHD at 30p, and the camera uses the full sensor width for that mode than a center crop, so your angle of view stays consistent. The fully articulated 3-inch, 921K-dot LCD pairs with a 921K-dot electronic viewfinder that auto-switches when you raise it to your eye. For tracking a bird or a distant subject at 1440mm, having that viewfinder pressed against your face adds meaningful stability that a rear screen cannot replicate. SnapBridge keeps a low-power Bluetooth link alive between the camera and your phone, trickling 2MP copies over automatically without you initiating a transfer. At 565g with battery, it is a real camera built around a real lens, priced well below the interchangeable-lens setups needed to cover the same focal range.

Who It's For

Wildlife and bird photographers get the most direct payoff from the 1440mm reach and optical stabilization, subjects that disappear in seconds reward a camera that zooms instantly without a lens swap. Travel photographers covering everything from wide architecture to compressed street scenes can leave the camera bag at home and work from a single body across the full 24-1440mm range. Videographers shooting 4K on a budget will find the full-sensor 4K mode and stereo microphone useful for documentary or nature footage, with slow-motion options down to 480p/120fps for high-speed capture. Astronomy and lunar shooters benefit from the dedicated Moon scene mode and the 1440mm reach, putting detail on the lunar surface that no standard kit lens touches.

Key Features

• 20MP BSI-CMOS sensor with 4K UHD video at 30p
• 60x optical zoom (24-1440mm equivalent) with optical image stabilization
• Fully articulated 3-inch 921K-dot LCD and 921K-dot electronic viewfinder with auto-switch
• Bluetooth-enabled SnapBridge for automatic 2MP photo transfer to smartphone
• Aperture and shutter priority exposure modes plus manual control
• 1/50s handheld at maximum zoom with five-stop stabilization compensation

FAQ

What's the real-world reach of that 60x zoom?

The 24-1440mm equivalent range covers everything from landscape-width framing to subjects 620 feet away. At maximum zoom, optical stabilization holds blur-free shots down to 1/50s handheld, roughly five stops of compensation. That extra stability comes partly from pressing the electronic viewfinder against your face instead of shooting off a rear screen.

Does the 4K video use the full sensor or crop in?

4K UHD records at the full sensor width, downsampled from 5,185 to 3,840 pixels. No side crop. The top and bottom are trimmed because 16:9 UHD doesn't match the camera's native 4:3 sensor proportions, but your horizontal framing stays consistent across zoom ranges. Continuous 4K recording maxes out at 10 minutes before hitting the 4GB file limit.

How useful is the electronic viewfinder for telephoto work?

Essential for 1440mm shooting. The 921K-dot display refreshes with slight lag in very low light, but having the camera braced against your face instead of handholding the rear screen adds meaningful stability, especially with moving subjects. The proximity sensor auto-switches between screen and viewfinder when you raise it to your eye.

Can you shoot in RAW?

No. The B700 records JPEG only. You get full manual exposure control in aperture, shutter, and manual modes, but no uncompressed format option.

How does SnapBridge connectivity work in practice?

Bluetooth maintains a low-power always-on link that automatically trickles 2MP copies to your phone as you shoot, without pausing to initiate transfers. Wifi handles faster manual transfers and remote shooting via smartphone app. The automatic Bluetooth transfer is simpler day-to-day, though transfer speed is variable-anywhere from a few seconds to nearly a minute per image depending on queue size.

What's autofocus performance like at full zoom?

At 1440mm equivalent, focus can take over a second to rack through the full range, and moving subjects can require multiple focus attempts. At closer focal lengths and with stationary subjects, AF is competent across six selectable area modes including face priority, spot, and subject tracking. Target-finding AF has an instinct for identifying the main subject in a scene.

Is the macro focus mode useful?

Yes. Macro range goes to 1cm, which is tight enough for close product or detail work. Normal focus range is 50cm, so you have flexibility depending on the scene.