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Nikon B500 vs Nikon L820

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L820 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
  • Launched February 2016
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon L810
  • Refreshed by Nikon L830
Photography Glossary

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L820 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Nikon B500 versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B500 was introduced 3 years after the L820 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the B500 scores versus the L820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Nikon L820

 B500 L820 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2013More modern by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Nikon B500

 L820 B500 

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Nikon L820

 B500 L820 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon B500 provides external measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon L820 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Check out the Nikon B500 versus Nikon L820 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the B500 vs the L820.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and L820 is 68 and 72 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the B500 and L820.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer B500 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography features
Nikon L820 Portrait photography features
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B500
Street photography with Nikon L820
52
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (541g)
38
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B500
Sports photography with Nikon L820
51
amazing zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography advice
Nikon L820 Travel photography advice
59
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (900mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (541 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
56
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (675mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (470 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography information
Nikon L820 Landscape photography information
45
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B500
Vlogging with Nikon L820
27
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (541 grams)
24
rather wide (23mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (470 grams)
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Nikon L820
 Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix L820
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2013-01-29
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-900mm (39.1x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.4fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) -
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 541 grams (1.19 lb) 470 grams (1.04 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 shots 320 shots
Form of battery AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $192