Nikon B500 vs Nikon L610
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![Nikon Coolpix B500 front Nikon Coolpix B500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-B500/Nikon-B500-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix L610 front Nikon Coolpix L610 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L610/Nikon-L610-front.jpg)
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Introduced August 2012
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon L610 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon B500 versus Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The B500 was announced 3 years later than the L610 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the B500 matches up versus the L610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon L610 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Nikon Coolpix L610. The whole galleries are available at Nikon B500 Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Nikon L610
B500 | L610 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 44 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon B500
L610 | B500 |
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Common features in the Nikon B500 and Nikon L610
B500 | L610 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Nikon B500 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon B500 features outside measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has sizing of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Compare the Nikon B500 versus Nikon L610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the B500 vs the L610.
![Nikon B500 vs Nikon L610 size comparison Nikon B500 vs Nikon L610 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-B500-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L610-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and L610 is 68 and 90 respectively.
![Nikon B500 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison Nikon B500 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-B500-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L610-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon B500 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the B500 and L610.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger B500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
![Nikon B500 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison Nikon B500 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-B500-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L610-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon B500 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon B500 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon B500 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-B500-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L610-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon L610 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B500 | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix B500 | Nikon Coolpix L610 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-02-23 | 2012-08-09 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
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 type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-900mm (39.1x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.4 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 541 grams (1.19 lb) | 240 grams (0.53 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 photographs | 120 photographs |
Battery form | AA | AA |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $300 | $150 |