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Nikon B500 vs Nikon L810

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Announced February 2016
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
Photography Glossary

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L810 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon B500 and Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the L810 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B500 was released 4 years after the L810 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the B500 scores versus the L810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Nikon L810

 B500 L810 
RevealedFebruary 2016February 2012More modern by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon B500

 L810 B500 

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Nikon L810

 B500 L810 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon B500 features exterior measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon L810 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the B500 against the L810.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B500 and L810 is 68 and 74 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the B500 and L810.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer B500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L810 Portrait photography factors
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
52
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (541 grams)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B500
Sports photography with Nikon L810
51
great zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (600 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography advice
Nikon L810 Travel photography advice
59
great battery life (600 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (900mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (541 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L810 Landscape photography factors
45
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery life (600 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (541 grams)
27
decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Nikon L810
 Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix L810
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-23 2012-02-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-900mm (39.1x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.4 frames/s 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 541 gr (1.19 lbs) 430 gr (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $280