Nikon B500 vs Nikon P100

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Nikon Coolpix P100. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon B500 Gallery & Nikon P100 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.