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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P520

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Announced January 2019
Nikon P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P510
  • Later Model is Nikon P530
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P520 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon B600 versus Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B600 was announced 6 years after the P520 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the B600 matches up versus the P520 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Nikon P520

 B600 P520 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2013Newer by 73 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Nikon B600

 P520 B600 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Nikon P520

 B600 P520 
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Nikon P520 has sizing of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Nikon B600 versus Nikon P520 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the B600 versus the P520.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B600 and P520 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the B600 and P520.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon P520 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer B600 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P520 Portrait photography highlights
37
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography details
Nikon P520 Street photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (500g)
51
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography factors
Nikon P520 Sports photography factors
46
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (280 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography details
Nikon P520 Travel photography details
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (280 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (500 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (550g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B600
Landscape photography with Nikon P520
40
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (280 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging details
Nikon P520 Vlogging details
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (500g)
57
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (550g)
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Nikon P520
 Nikon Coolpix B600Nikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Nikon Coolpix P520
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500g (1.10 lb) 550g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0")
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 photographs 200 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $297 $380