Nikon B500 vs Nikon D3300

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon B500 and Nikon D3300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the B500 (16MP) and D3300 (24MP) and the B500 (1/2.3") and D3300 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The B500 was unveiled 23 months later than the D3300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the B500 matches up against the D3300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Nikon D3300. The full galleries are available at Nikon B500 Gallery & Nikon D3300 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon B500 provides exterior dimensions 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 D3300 has specifications of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the B500 and the D3300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the B500 and D3300 is 68 and 69 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and D3300.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The B500 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon D3300 will deliver extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher B500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.