Upgrade Guide
Nikon Coolpix B700→Nikon Coolpix P520
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Coolpix B700. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Coolpix P520
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Burst rate7fps vs 5fps
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (18MP)
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 | Coolpix P520 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.3 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -0.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.3 | ||
| Landscape | -0.3 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.2 | ||
| Casual | -0.2 | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | -0.1 | ||
| Architecture | -0.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.2 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Coolpix B700 | Coolpix P520 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £79 used | |
| Released | 2016 | 2013 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 18MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 18MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K UHD/30p, 1080p/60 | Full HD 1080p/30 (1080/60i) | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 7fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~420 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 570g (with battery) | 550g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 0.2", 921k dots | EVF, 0.2", 201k dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots | 3.2" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots | |
| Mount | Fixed 60x Nikkor 24-1440mm equivalent f/3.3-6.5 | Fixed 42x Nikkor 24-1000mm equivalent f/3-5.9 | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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