Upgrade Guide
Nikon Coolpix B700→Nikon 1 J5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Coolpix B700. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the 1 J5
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate20fps vs 5fps
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (21MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Coolpix B700 | 1 J5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Street | +2.1 | ||
| Travel | +1.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.5 | ||
| Documentary | +1.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.9 | ||
| Landscape | +0.3 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.3 | ||
| Casual | +1.9 | ||
| Food | +0.6 | ||
| Macro | +0.2 | ||
| Architecture | -0.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.7 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Coolpix B700 | 1 J5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2015 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 21MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K UHD/30p, 1080p/60 | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 20fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~420 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 570g (with battery) | 265g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 0.2", 921k dots | None (rear screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed 60x Nikkor 24-1440mm equivalent f/3.3-6.5 | Nikon 1 | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single microSD slot |
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