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Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the B500 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B500 was brought out 4 years after the S9100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the B500 matches up vs the S9100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Nikon S9100

 B500 S9100 
RevealedFebruary 2016July 2011Newer by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon B500

 S9100 B500 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Nikon S9100

 B500 S9100 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. 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) and the Nikon S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the B500 and the S9100.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and S9100 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the B500 and S9100.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon B500 to give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher B500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B500
Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
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good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography details
Nikon S9100 Street photography details
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (541 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (214g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B500
Sports photography with Nikon S9100
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great zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography details
Nikon S9100 Travel photography details
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good battery (600 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (900mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (541 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than average in class (214g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (270 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography features
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography features
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decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery (600 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging info
Nikon S9100 Vlogging info
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decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
heavier than competition (541g)
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (214g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Nikon S9100
 Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-900mm (39.1x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.4 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 images 270 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $329