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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P600

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P600 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 P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replacement is Nikon P610
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P600 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon B600 versus Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B600 was announced 5 years after the P600 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the B600 matches up against the P600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Nikon P600

 B600 P600 
LaunchedJanuary 2019February 2014Newer by 61 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Nikon B600

 P600 B600 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Nikon P600

 B600 P600 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Nikon P600 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check out the Nikon B600 versus Nikon P600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the B600 compared to the P600.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the B600 and P600 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the B600 and P600.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher B600 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography features
Nikon P600 Portrait photography features
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good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (500 grams)
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography advice
Nikon P600 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (280 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography info
Nikon P600 Travel photography info
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good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (280 shots)
heavier than others (500g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (565g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P600 Landscape photography highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (280 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging features
Nikon P600 Vlogging features
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others (500g)
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decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (565g)
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Nikon P600
 Nikon Coolpix B600Nikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Nikon Coolpix P600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-01-18 2014-02-07
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 7.50 m
Flash settings - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
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 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 grams (1.10 lb) 565 grams (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
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 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $297 $750