Canon M vs Nikon P500

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon M vs Nikon P500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the M (18MP) and P500 (12MP) and the M (APS-C) and P500 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The M was brought out 18 months after the P500 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M grades against the P500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M and Nikon Coolpix P500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M provides external dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon P500 has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M vs Nikon P500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the M versus the P500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M and P500 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and P500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon M will offer you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger M should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.