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Nikon B500 vs Nikon B600

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Nikon B500 vs Nikon B600 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Introduced February 2016
Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Announced January 2019
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon B600 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon B500 vs Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the B600 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B500 was launched 3 years earlier than the B600 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the B500 matches up against the B600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Nikon B600

 B500 B600 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Nikon B500

 B600 B500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019February 2016More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Nikon B600

 B500 B600 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon B500 vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon B500 provides external dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon B600 has specifications of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the B500 compared to the B600.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and B600 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the B500 and B600.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The older B500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon B600 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography features
Nikon B600 Street photography features
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screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (541g)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (500g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B500
Sports photography with Nikon B600
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incredible zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (600 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (280 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B500
Travel photography with Nikon B600
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great battery pack (600 shots)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (541 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
53
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (280 per charge)
heavier than competition (500 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon B600 Landscape photography factors
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quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (600 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (280 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon B600 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (541g)
27
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
heavier than competition (500 grams)
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Nikon B600
 Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix B600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-23 2019-01-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-900mm (39.1x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.4 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 541g (1.19 pounds) 500g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photos 280 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $297