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Nikon B500 vs Nikon P600

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P600 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
  • Revealed February 2016
Nikon P600
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Nikon P600

 B500 P600 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2014Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Nikon B500

 P600 B500 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Nikon P600

 B500 P600 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kSame 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).

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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.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the B500 and P600 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography details
Nikon P600 Portrait photography details
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography factors
Nikon P600 Street photography factors
52
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (541g)
50
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography advice
Nikon P600 Sports photography advice
51
incredible zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B500
Travel photography with Nikon P600
59
great battery life (600 shots)
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (900mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (541 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (565 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Landscape photography camera
45
really wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (600 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging info
Nikon P600 Vlogging info
27
really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (541g)
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (565g)
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Nikon P600
 Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix P600
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