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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P1000

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P1000 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
  • Revealed January 2019
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Released July 2018
  • Succeeded the Nikon P900
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P1000 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon B600 vs Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was launched 7 months after the P1000 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the B600 scores versus the P1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Nikon P1000

 B600 P1000 
ReleasedJanuary 2019July 2018Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Nikon B600

 P1000 B600 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Nikon P1000

 B600 P1000 
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon B600 provides external measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Nikon P1000 has specifications of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Check out the Nikon B600 vs Nikon P1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the B600 compared to the P1000.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B600 and P1000 is 67 and 49 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the B600 and P1000.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of images though you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer B600 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P1000 Portrait photography highlights
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography factors
Nikon P1000 Street photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (500g)
51
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (1,415 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Sports photography camera
46
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (280 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B600
Travel photography with Nikon P1000
52
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (280 shots)
heavier than competitors (500g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
supports bluetooth
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (3000mm)
bad battery power (250 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,415g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography details
Nikon P1000 Landscape photography details
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (280 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging info
Nikon P1000 Vlogging info
27
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors (500g)
58
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (1,415 grams)
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Nikon P1000
 Nikon Coolpix B600Nikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Nikon Coolpix P1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-01-18 2018-07-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Nikon Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 grams (1.10 lb) 1415 grams (3.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
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 280 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $297 $1,000