Canon 400D vs Nikon B500

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon 400D versus Nikon B500, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and B500 (16MP) and the 400D (APS-C) and B500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 400D was introduced 10 years prior to the B500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 400D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 400D matches up versus the B500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 400D and Nikon Coolpix B500. The whole galleries are available at Canon 400D Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 400D provides outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Nikon B500 has dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 400D versus Nikon B500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 400D against the B500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 400D and B500 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 400D and B500.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 400D using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon B500 will result in extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged 400D will be behind in sensor innovation.