Sony HX400 vs Nikon Coolpix B700 - Which One is Better?

See how 4 years old Sony superzoom flagship HX400 compares to newer Nikon Coolpix B700! In this video I talk about design, build quality, features and of course - detailed photo and video quality differences with real-world samples image by image.
HX400:
20 mpx 1/2.3 inch sensor
50x optical zoom (that’s 24-1200mm with f./ 2.8 to 6.3 aperture)
Records video at maximum of 1080p at 60fps
It weights 660g
B700:
20 mpx 1/2.3 inch sensor
60x optical zoom (24-1440mm with f./ 3.3 to 6.5 aperture)
Records video at maximum of 4k at 30fps
It weights 570g
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[@MGalaxy]

Let me know which one you think is better, because choice of real winner in this comparison is UP TO YOU!

[@DragonsFan.]

Hx400v :)

[@atefgilly6962]

THINK U for the review. I like Nikon.

[@workfasts]

Sony

[@niranjankoli8498]

Hx400 v

[@rkacapri5704]

Nikon

[@LouiseMZeitlin]

I have the Sony camera I started with the 300 and went to the HX400 last year. For the money, I love this camera.

[@danbilotto7785]

Important notice: after purchasing the B700 for the second time, the main thing that caused me to sold the first one was the unpleasant oversharpening of 4K footage. Now, after more deep testing i found out that by default the sharpening is set to a certain, near maximum value, not to zero. you need to use program, shutter, aperture or manual dial setting and then turn the sharpness to zero or maximum only one step up. in that way the video in 4K will be more natural, a bit softier but realistic and much much pleasant to watch. not on the level of panasonic lumix fz series or micro 43 cameras but enought to be acceptable. This camera performs enexpectedly well in low light and the stabilization is really good.

[@JosrRocks]

Really love the color and saturation of the final photos for the Hx400 but the 4k Video capabilities and the RAW photo capture of the b700 makes it seem more appealing

[@suesawyer51]

I bought the Sony a couple years ago and love it. Still trying to learn all the features.

[@pereirabranco2932]

I already had both, because of my SX50, Canon, have broken after a fall. Among these, I liked the B700 more, it seems more faithful to the reality than we photographed. Having the RAW format is a great differential, especially in post-editing Both for me, are better than the P900 and are the same for the SX60, I still prefer the SX50 and if we go to smaller zoom, the Panasonica line is killer.

[@nieron80]

And here I am wanting that P900 cause it has 80+ zoom... yaiks

[@ROBOTRIX_eu]

Sony DSC-HX400V ..Bought it a while ago, and learned so much..At begining, and still use it sometimes, the auto mode is great, with fast zoom mechanics and electronics, as well the fast firmware.. Turn on, zoom and shoot! The firmware might look to overwelming, but NO! It teaches so much for future cameras..and also, the display info, you can chose what you don´t want. One more great feature (from several), is color filter mode.. panorama as well! Yes, the display doesn´t turn..less 10x zoom, but besides the 50x zoom, it has digital zoom if.. ! Hey, M-Galaxy.. Compare the rest of features please.. Greetings from Portugal to ya all.. Siiiiiiiiimmmmm!

[@Indo.Barefaced]

Sony HX400 : Win for Macro (Details Lovers) +1 Nikon B700 : Win for Better Zoom 60x +1 Sony HX400 : Win for Some Material Looks +1 Nikon B700 : Win for Slighty and Lighter, Simple Do Love This +1 Sony HX400 : Win for Grippy Comfortable, Bigger Hand Love This +1 Nikon B700 : Win for 4K 3840 UHD for Zoom and Details Better +1 Sony HX400 : Win Better for Great Image Stability for Video and Take Photos +1 Nikon B700 : Win for Battery Capacity +1 Sony HX400 : Win for Multi Interface Shoe (Flash, Mic) +2 Nikon B700 : Win for NFC, Bluetooth and Wifi +2 Sony HX400 : More Cheap After 4 Years Old Nikon B700 : Win for Newest and Best Budget +1 Sony HX400 : Win for LCD Realistic Colors +1 Sony HX400 : Win in LCD Rotating Design +1 Sony HX400 : Win for Comfortable Viewfinder Design +1 Nikon B700 : Win for RAW Needs +1 Sony HX400 : Win for Software / Lovely Menu and Automaticly Macro +1 Nikon B700 : Win for After Markets Compatibility +1 Sony HX400 : Win for Original Sony Compatibility +1 Nikon B700 : Better Manual Aperture Lovers +1 Sony HX400 : Autofocus is More Great +1 Nikon B700 : Lovers Brighter Neutral in Daylight (Take Photos) +1 Sony HX400 : Lovers Accurate Details in Night (Take Photos) +1 Question for You? Ok :) Nikon B700 or Sony HX400 : For Better Voice Video Recording? (without upgrading just their standards) +1 Result of Value : Nikon B700 : ….Sony HX400 : …. Absolutely Agree With Your Video :) Very Love this Review!

[@MaddyJeet]

Devaporchef Indonesia wifi in nikon?

[@vitovererra9879]

Artinya apa mas aku ga ngerti 😂 aku mau beli sony h400

[@pnotuner1]

After having the HX400 for 8 months now, and still having the Lumix FZ80, I can tell you which camera I carry and use on a daily basis. Sony HX400v. On paper the specs of the FZ80 are stellar and better than the HX400, but the Sony just plain works better. It's like the Bionz X picture engine is better than the Lumix when it comes to image quality. The big exception is when photographing the moon, the 60x lens of the Lumix really makes a difference over the 50x of the Sony. I am actually going to buy another HX400 so I can have a fresh one when I wear this one out. I think they are out of production and are getting scarce at retailers.

[@mixerfistit5522]

Bought one 2 years ago on ebay for under £50. Had no idea what I'd stumbled upon until I started using it! Had a missing corner of the housing which I filled with sugru and it's been solid ever since. It's impossible to replace without spending many times more than what I paid for this

[@biswanathchattopadhyay2258]

most helpful video for me..i was confused what to buy...now i choose sony..,😊😊

[@alanwatts8239]

Don't forget that once you shoot raw and edit it, the images on the B700 will look much better.

[@snapshot4691]

Great comparison video. I thought I was sold on the Nikon B700. Now I'm not so sure. I'll have to look into this Sony a little more.

[@ph_araujo5862]

Photos, I liked both, but no draws. Either HX400 wins or the B700 wins. But I think the ability to capture in RAW gives the B700 an edge In the video, I liked the image of the B700 more, but the stability of the HX400 is superior, which is good to see. Thanks for your vídeo.

[@thereserecalde2782]

Untill the error message E : 62 :10 appears so often after a while..... community.sony.be/t5/appareils-photo-compacts-cyber-shot/erreur-e-62-10-defaillance-du-stabilisateur-sur-appareil-photo/m-p/2422269

[@cpdudeyt]

The b700 is the best because it has better quality and more zoom!

[@giglo5809]

Sony hx400v is a beast... thanks for the review, im placing order for this

[@gabrielalamberti5860]

I think image quality is so much more important, that is why I got the Canon sx540 hs. But it is only a 50x zoom, I wish it was a 60x zoom. Cause once you play with zoom cameras, you want more and more and more zoom range.

[@oussama8374]

but b700 has raw mode so we can editing and fix ...

[@flittell]

Great review!!! I had the Nikon B700, which was stolen so am replacing it with the Sony HX400. For my purposes the Sony seems a better fit, but I do wish it had RAW.

[@ganeshram863]

I will go for Sony for following reasons 1. Zeiss lens with T coating 2.It has Intellegent and Superior Auto 3. Manual focus with focus ring , which is like using a DSLR. I have the HX90V having all the features of HX 400 but very very compact and the low light performance is Absolutely stunning and awesome

[@pnotuner1]

I agree with you about Sony's color depiction. It looks wonderful, but better than what you see with the naked eye.

[@aratrikd136]

Is there any way to adjust the ISO in the sony 400v? Or am I stuck with auto ISO?

[@MGalaxy]

There should be if you use PASM modes.

[@l.258]

yes you can go into the menu and adjust your ISO. A and P modes are what I use all the time. This camera is wonderful.. do some youtube tutorials to learn all the features. It's a fabulous camera!

[@SimpliciusTeutsch]

Thanks for this interesting comparison. I guess I will go for the sony.

[@gixxerboy555]

me too

[@charlieXX14]

that's a great review! i've been torn on which compact camera to buy. and I would definitely go for H400.

[@tgibson3133]

this is for the HX400

[@pd4053]

@@tgibson3133 this is hx400v

[@privatealex153]

I like the 60X zoom on the nikon and i like the fact that sony has a mic for this camera even without an external mic input, a mic CAN be attached to it. I haven't decided yet which one to get. But im not a fan of dslr's and switching lenses. Cool video

[@l.258]

I dropped my 4 year old Sony DSC-HX400 V camera last week and have been looking at the B700. Except that i LOVE my Sony 400V. I like that I have 50x optical zoom plus 50 x digital zoom on the Sony. I'm wondering if you have any youtube videos with photos shot at the clear image zoom end 100x zoom on the Sony compared to the full zoom of the b700? Thank you for your great comparison videos!

[@Tnapvrvideo]

What is the actual focal range of the lens? AND, here in 12/2020, has SONY solved the E:62:10 error? Many Thanks for a great review!

[@rufuscarne4939]

What one is best that or this Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V 20.4MP Camera

[@sujaychaware5048]

Nicely explained! Thanks

[@falklandsfalklands7469]

Man the Nikon B700 is Amazing you will never get one with 1440mm Raw 4K 20MP Manual focus the photos it gets wow almost made me cry man I am PROUD of my Camera

[@cansincan11]

Does Sony have a port for external mic?

[@kyhui8]

The HX400 has a MSI shoe so you can use any Sony MSI external microphone. The Sony ECMAW4 Wireless Microphone works well for me.

[@theshelburnefreelanceralex4980]

Loved your comparison! Question: when shooting video with Cybershot, the lens makes noise that gets recorded in the sound. How do i work around that? Thanks

[@MGalaxy]

Thanks. I would advise getting external microphone.

[@theshelburnefreelanceralex4980]

@@MGalaxy Any brand recommendations?

[@MGalaxy]

@@theshelburnefreelanceralex4980 Unfortunately I can't help you since I don't have experience. However google it, you should find plenty of info on the web.

[@MallikarjunaAdhoni]

nikon coolpix b700 and coolpix a900 which camera is best for photography

[@Rail_Fan_]

Widać że z Polski :D i mam pytanie która z tych kamer jest lepsza do nagrywania samolotów ??

[@kh23797]

@airplanefan2419 ... Powiedziałbym, że Nikon, ponieważ dodatkowy zoom jest dobrodziejstwem. Ale oczywiście i tak zawsze możesz przyciąć i powiększyć ostateczne zdjęcie. Uważam, że zorganizowane pokazy lotnicze są o wiele bardziej interesujące niż próby fotografowania samolotów pasażerskich przelatujących nad głowami na wysokości 11 000 metrów, które i tak często są tylko sylwetkami.

[@MrYamazaky]

I'm looking for a cheap used camera for birding, for when I don't want to take my full camera. I've found both of this are kind cheap , the Sony its like 100/150€ and the Nikon is 200/250€. Is the Nikon worth a bit more? Do you recommend another model in the used market?

[@johnmorony6307]

Can you get rid of the annoying music please?

[@jasonsimm6531]

The Sony's pics seemed to have nicer colour.

[@EdoardoDeLorenzi]

I have the nikon b700 for a long time, and I still don't understand how you managed to have such a high quality in the 4k video. What SD did you use?

[@SAJ.GAMING]

make sure sd card is 100mbps or more

[@angelabarreto8893]

what better ? Nikon d3100 or Canon t6 ? or B700? iam South which buy

[@SreekumarChirukandoth]

That was useful. Had some good tips. Thank you.

[@MGalaxy]

I am glad I could help. Thanks for positive input.

[@FREDYHERNANDONEIRAMENDEZ]

HI, thanks for the video, I have one question , l Live in Colombia and there are plenty of birds here, I am not professional photographer but I want to take pics of birds, wich camera you suggest from those two, or are there any other better with a good zoom?

[@MGalaxy]

If you want true quality with little less zoom - Panasonic fz1000 or some DSLR like Nikon D3400/D3500 with some basic tele lens 50-200 etc, but I would go with Panasonic - most universal and very good camera. If you prefer most reach - I would go with Nikon B700/P900.

[@dolphinfaith63]

I wish one had both qualities! I want the true color as with Sony, But zoom quite a bit, from macro to far landscapes. Which would you suggest?

[@pgulysse1]

Great Review... Thanks. I am wondering if there are updates coming for both cameras?!? Would to see a review comparing... Sony Cyber Shot HX500 (When out) Nikon Coolpix B800 (WHen out) Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 (or an update version) All camera should be a minimum of 20 MP sensor, touchscreen, 4K...

[@shashinkan99]

Nikon B700 yeah

[@s3m0G0l3cr4M]

Great video. Thank you.

[@Meagain921]

Thanks. Another good review. With RAW in the B700 it will be possible to correct some of it’s downsides. This plus the better zoom and fully articulated screen make it more appealing despite the Sony being a better build.

[@antoine6760]

Which one is better to shoot pictures of wildlife from a distance?

[@MGalaxy]

Nikon Coolpix B700.

[@antoine6760]

M-Galaxy And if I want sharp fotos and vibrant colors?

[@leonidcortez8591]

Hx400

[@ZapKing_TV]

Articulating screen, 4k video, raw files, wifi, Bluetooth and NFC, good battery life,... Bro no manufacturer can ever give you all these features in one same camera @ this price point.. Say the truth in your reviews .. You didn't mention connectivity options

[@booobtooober]

Well, now I'm a little disappointed. I just bought the b700 last week and if I would have seen this comparison first I would have searched more. After watching this video I agree with you that the hx400 is a better all around camera especially that it has better low light and more accurate color. However my relationship with Sony as a corporation is jaded and I will NOT buy their products. I might have gone with a Panasonic or something else though. So anyway, I didn't do very much research because I got a deal on a refurbished b700 direct from Nikon for $240. It's replacing my Nikon p600 which has been a little buggy after I got caught with it in a downpour miles from shelter. I believe the b700 is 2 upgrades from the p600, they use the same battery, look nearly identical. So my learning curve is small I can use photoshop color correction on my favorite pix and overall the b700 is an improvement and an excellent mega zoom camera. Btw I wish I could have spoken more about the b700 but I've only taken several test shots. Thanks for the video.

[@shaolin95]

grutch against a company..you do realize how many types of products Sony make??? Your loss

[@Bestone974]

v good video. plz tell me best zoom camara for video, new or old under $300.

[@MGalaxy]

Used FZ1000 if you are lucky.

[@Kini_pet]

Super review...can you pls review canon sx60hs and Sony hx400v???

[@MGalaxy]

Mohan Rangan It would be already, but my channel and audience is small so it's not that easy for me, but I was considering this. Canon sx60 is definietley very interesting rival. Maybe in the future :)

[@TheVirtualZoo]

If my dad lets me I’m going for the Sony I really want to improve the quality of footage for my viewers

[@sidineyperondiIAM]

I prefer photos of sony

[@fotografolider]

congratulations, very good

[@nanthan7119]

Bro what about video quality it's good ??? Can I use it for my tech video's. What about battery life??

[@antonio150909]

Just sony ❤

[@fastback777ray]

Zeiss lens for me anyday. that's the reason why i bought a Sony HX400V

[@avenegas0691]

Sony... Very good for Flat Screen TV sets. Period.

[@Bestone974]

thanks

[@Leon-vr1bx]

TUBORG - be ready for anything !!! 🙂 Otichnoe video !!!

[@najeelas66]

Both r gud but mine is b700 😍 it's a gud camera

[@cpdudeyt]

Agree

[@GordonBenny]

To me the Sony picture quality is too technicolour, looks impressive but it's not accurate, Sony do this trick with their TV's also, they oversaturate and boost contrast, so in a showroom they stand out and look impressive, but tireing to live with. The Nikon is much more true to life. Definitely don't agree with the reviewer on many points but then much of this is subjective. Post processing 4K offers way more possibilities also.

[@workfasts]

But quality in low light also important. In this point Sony indeed doing very well

[@damason724]

I am a little confused what does tree point tree mean?

[@MGalaxy]

3.3

[@kunalrokr]

Please review Canon 540 hs and sony hx 400

[@KarenTonks]

Is the HX400 weather sealed?

[@MGalaxy]

No.

[@KarenTonks]

@@MGalaxy Thanks very much!

[@vkyourfriend4686]

Are these pictures edited or not??

[@MGalaxy]

No. They are raw.

[@workfasts]

But Sony don't have raw???

[@edwardlorenz3437]

is video hx 400 / hx 400v ?

[@MGalaxy]

Hakan Demir HX400 and HX400V are both same camera. Name depends on region from what I know.

[@edwardlorenz3437]

thxk hx 400 cheap hx 400v expensive Turkey's Good luck with

[@videojoe7]

Read up on the Sony error. Error message E:62:10... It's a stabilization problem that has occurred for many people. The camera will not focus when this happens. I'm looking elsewhere for a super zoom.

[@funpathik]

good work

[@Tosikzzz]

Замечательное видео..спасибо большое

[@MGalaxy]

Dziękuję za miły комментарий :)

[@Radek7]

Witam chciałbym wiedzieć jakiej karty pamięci używałeś w tym aparacie fotograficznym nikon b700 do nagrywania filmów video 4K pozdrawiam

[@somnathchakraborty4594]

When will the Nikon launch the Coolpix B700 update new camera?

[@shalukichenworld1414]

Sony...sony....sony...No:1

[@goodvideos69]

sony hx400 vs Lumix Fz300 for birding? good video

[@MGalaxy]

KZbinr i haven't tested fz300 so I cant really tell which one is better, but on paper it looks very good. Slightly less zoom, but constant f./2.8 aperture is quite an advantage and it's 4k vidoes will have more deatiles.

[@gixxerboy555]

Just go for the Nikon P900.. :)

[@pablo-yo9uh]

Świetne video. Dzięki za nie. Wybiorę Sony na moje skromne potrzeby. Oglądając tak myślałem że Polak. Mamy jednak ten swój specyficzny akcent 😉 10 minuta filmu utwierdziła mnie w tym przekonaniu

[@Onevisioncinema]

nice

[@ZapKing_TV]

You didn't talk about wifi Bluetooth and NFC

[@ajtajithgajt]

is this nikon b700 support mp4 video recording format ????

[@MGalaxy]

Yes. It records in .mp4.

[@najeelas66]

Both r gud ... But Sony's movie format is avchd ...😂 Nikon and em using Nikon p900.... 😍

[@JamesSmith-hs7mo]

Please compare cameras in the same price range, the Sony is have the price of the B700

[@ShiranVyasa]

I prefer Nikon for the articulated viewfinder and ability to shoot in RAW.

[@AlexMkd1984]

nikon b600 or sony hx350?

[@manojsainimodicare9621]

Sony much better

[@tudorchiriloaie8856]

Sony all day

[@colintraveller]

Never mentioned which battery lasts longer .. ????????????

[@ButtudamachanelBtdsUb1]

Nice

[@carlosbadilla7132]

Sony tengo una 400v es la mejor cámara que he tenido cumple con todo lo que necesito he tenido nikon Canon y no le llegan a los pies ala bestia sony dsc 400v

[@deven6518]

If it takes .RAW files, you'd expect it to be bit more pale. This is a massive + if you wish to edit later.

[@SwissMarksman]

HX400 doesn't take it RAW (no pun needed).

[@joe.sahary6487]

I will go for NIKON D 700 ♥♥

[@shashinkan99]

Nikon is better one main reason is you want to buy B700 is sold out you want to buy HX400 still available

[@SaikatRoy99]

Raw or not raw, more important for me than how it looks...This is not a jewellery.

[@MGalaxy]

That's why the picture quality comparison is included.

[@oscargeo83]

Sony rules!!

[@shashinkan99]

Nikon is better man

[@clmg33]

Nikon pixpro b700 is quite excellent. Love betterment than shit Samsung galaxy s22 ultra and l m waiting for my new mobile phone by delivery. Its Honor magic 6 pro ! Which honor camera phone should be excellent in photography!! Look forward to it,pay monthly for 2 years

[@arpitabhowmik5583]

Nikon Coolpix B700 NOT GOOD FOR PHOTOGRAPHY_BETTER Sony HX400 & Sony HX400 NOT GOOD FOR VIDEO SHOT_BETTER Nikon Coolpix B700 .

[@SamsungJ-ho5vv]

I need a 200x zoom.

[@keke-xn8ml]

😱😱😨😨

[@abirjana657]

Buy a telescope 🤣

[@josesalgado74]

that thats way i have both

[@kidotatsuhiko5885]

B700 the clear winner

[@cringenation8228]

Not really

[@andreik3096]

nikon's raw cancels all the bs of "nikon is duller, flatter, bad in low iso, blah blah" for anyone who has a few working neurons and able to control the cam a do any ph postprod. nikon's video is way more detailed, more data in input, better final compression. sony's in-camera hdr on 2 pix and better IOS could count, but its bigger size is a bit neg factor here. you would make a waaay better hdr on a serie of nikon's raw. sony's 2 custom presets are nice to have !

[@Lugi3r]

this is HX400V, not HX400.

[@jegan2009]

Такое ощущение, что автор канала русский, уж больно акцент выдаёт.

[@funnyentertainmentgroup8533]

Nikon b700

[@dakeet4508]

sony