Nikon B500 vs Nikon D2X

Its time to look closer at the Nikon B500 and Nikon D2X, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR and both of them are built by Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the B500 (16MP) and D2X (12MP) and the B500 (1/2.3") and D2X (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The B500 was announced 10 years after the D2X which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D2X being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the B500 matches up against the D2X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B500 and Nikon D2X. The whole galleries are available at Nikon B500 Gallery and Nikon D2X Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B500 offers outer measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon D2X has dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon B500 and Nikon D2X in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the B500 versus the D2X.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and D2X is 68 and 51 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the B500 and D2X.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The B500 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon B500 will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer B500 provides an edge in sensor innovation.