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Nikon B600 vs Nikon L820

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2019
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L810
  • Successor is Nikon L830
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon L820 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon B600 vs Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B600 was introduced 6 years later than the L820 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the B600 scores versus the L820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Nikon L820

 B600 L820 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2013More recent by 73 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Nikon B600

 L820 B600 

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Nikon L820

 B600 L820 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon B600 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Nikon L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the B600 and the L820.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and L820 is 67 and 72 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the B600 and L820.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger B600 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B600
Portrait photography with Nikon L820
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography info
Nikon L820 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (500 grams)
38
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (470g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B600
Sports photography with Nikon L820
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amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (280 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
excellent zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B600
Travel photography with Nikon L820
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (280 per charge)
heavier than average in class (500g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (675mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (470g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L820 Landscape photography advice
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (280 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
36
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L820 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (500 grams)
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quite wide (23mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors (470 grams)
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Nikon L820
 Nikon Coolpix B600Nikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Nikon Coolpix L820
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2013-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lb) 470 gr (1.04 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 photos 320 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $297 $192