Nikon B500 vs Nikon P610
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon P610 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched February 2016
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Announced February 2015
- Older Model is Nikon P600
Nikon B500 vs Nikon P610 Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon B500 versus Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe B500 was unveiled 13 months later than the P610 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the B500 matches up against the P610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon B500 vs Nikon P610 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Nikon Coolpix P610. The full galleries are provided at Nikon B500 Gallery & Nikon P610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Nikon P610
B500 | P610 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | February 2015 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon B500
P610 | B500 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon B500 and Nikon P610
B500 | P610 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Identical screen resolution | |
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Nikon B500 vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon B500 comes with physical measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon P610 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
See the Nikon B500 versus Nikon P610 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the B500 vs the P610.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and P610 is 68 and 65 respectively.
Nikon B500 vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the B500 and P610.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher B500 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon P610 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B500 | Nikon Coolpix P610 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix B500 | Nikon Coolpix P610 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-02-23 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | 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 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-900mm (39.1x) | 24-1440mm (60.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.3-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.4fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 7.50 m |
Flash settings | - | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 541g (1.19 lbs) | 565g (1.25 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 pictures | 330 pictures |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $300 | $430 |