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Nikon B500 vs Nikon P610

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P610 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
  • Launched February 2016
Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Nikon P610

 B500 P610 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2015Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon B500

 P610 B500 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Nikon P610

 B500 P610 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical 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).

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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.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and P610 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography features
Nikon P610 Portrait photography features
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography information
Nikon P610 Street photography information
52
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (541 grams)
50
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Travel photography camera
59
great battery (600 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (900mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (541g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography details
Nikon P610 Landscape photography details
45
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery (600 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging info
Nikon P610 Vlogging info
27
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
heavier than others (541 grams)
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Nikon P610
 Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix P610
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