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Nikon B500 vs Nikon P100

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
36

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P100 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
  • Launched February 2016
Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon P100 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon B500 and Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the B500 (16MP) and P100 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B500 was manufactured 5 years later than the P100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the B500 scores against the P100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Nikon P100

 B500 P100 
LaunchedFebruary 2016July 2010Fresher by 69 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Nikon B500

 P100 B500 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Nikon P100

 B500 P100 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B500 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Nikon P100 has dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon B500 and Nikon P100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the B500 and the P100.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B500 and P100 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the B500 and P100.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon B500 to result in greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger B500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P100 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P100 Portrait photography factors
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography factors
Nikon P100 Street photography factors
52
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (541g)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (481 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography advice
Nikon P100 Sports photography advice
51
excellent zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (600 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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great zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B500
Travel photography with Nikon P100
59
great battery power (600 shots)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (900mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (541 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
48
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (678mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (481 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography details
Nikon P100 Landscape photography details
45
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery power (600 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging advice
Nikon P100 Vlogging advice
27
relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others (541 grams)
25
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (481g)
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon P100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Nikon P100
 Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix P100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix P100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-900mm (39.1x) 26-678mm (26.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.4 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 541 grams (1.19 pounds) 481 grams (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9")
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 -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 to 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $400