Nikon B500 vs Nikon P520

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon B500 versus Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B500 was announced 3 years later than the P520 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the B500 scores versus the P520 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Nikon Coolpix P520. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon B500 Gallery & Nikon P520 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon B500 has got outside measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon P520 has proportions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the B500 vs the P520.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and P520 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the B500 and P520.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon P520 to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger B500 provides a benefit in sensor tech.