Nikon B500 vs Nikon P950

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon B500 and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B500 was announced 4 years before the P950 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the B500 grades against the P950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Nikon Coolpix P950. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon B500 Gallery & Nikon P950 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B500 comes with external measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon P950 has dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the B500 compared to the P950.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the B500 and P950 is 68 and 52 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the B500 and P950.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older B500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.