Nikon B500 vs Nikon P600
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon P600 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Launched February 2014
- Updated by Nikon P610
Nikon B500 vs Nikon P600 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon B500 versus Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe B500 was announced 2 years later than the P600 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the B500 scores against the P600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon B500 vs Nikon P600 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B500 and Nikon Coolpix P600. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon B500 Gallery and Nikon P600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Nikon P600
B500 | P600 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | February 2014 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Nikon B500
P600 | B500 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon B500 and Nikon P600
B500 | P600 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon B500 vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon B500 has external dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon P600 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon B500 versus Nikon P600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the B500 and the P600.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the B500 and P600 is 68 and 65 respectively.
Nikon B500 vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the B500 and P600.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger B500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon B500 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon P600 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B500 | Nikon Coolpix P600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix B500 | Nikon Coolpix P600 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-02-23 | 2014-02-07 |
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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-900mm (39.1x) | 24-1440mm (60.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.3-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.4 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 7.50 m |
Flash options | - | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 gr (1.19 pounds) | 565 gr (1.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | 330 photos |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $300 | $750 |