Nikon B500 vs Nikon L810

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Nikon Coolpix L810. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon B500 Gallery & Nikon L810 Gallery.

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.

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

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.