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Nikon B500 vs Nikon P900

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P900 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 P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Later Model is Nikon P1000
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon P900 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon B500 versus Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B500 was announced 12 months after the P900 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the B500 grades against the P900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Nikon P900

 B500 P900 
ReleasedFebruary 2016March 2015More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Nikon B500

 P900 B500 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Nikon P900

 B500 P900 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B500 comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon P900 has dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") along with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the B500 against the P900.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and P900 is 68 and 52 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the B500 and P900.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher B500 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography features
Nikon P900 Portrait photography features
37
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography features
Nikon P900 Street photography features
52
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (541g)
45
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (899 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography features
Nikon P900 Sports photography features
51
excellent zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (600 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (360 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B500
Travel photography with Nikon P900
59
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (900mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (541 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
better than average battery (360 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than competition in class (899g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography features
Nikon P900 Landscape photography features
45
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery power (600 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P900 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors (541 grams)
54
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (899 grams)
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Nikon P900
 Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix P900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2015-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-900mm (39.1x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.4 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 541 gr (1.19 pounds) 899 gr (1.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $600