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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P610

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P610 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
  • Launched January 2019
Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon P600
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P610 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon B600 vs Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B600 was unveiled 3 years after the P610 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the B600 grades against the P610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Nikon P610

 B600 P610 
IntroducedJanuary 2019February 2015Newer by 48 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon B600

 P610 B600 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Nikon P610

 B600 P610 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon B600 features outer 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) whilst the Nikon P610 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the B600 and the P610.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and P610 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the B600 and P610.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent B600 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P610 Portrait photography highlights
37
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Street photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (500g)
50
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B600
Sports photography with Nikon P610
46
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (280 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography details
Nikon P610 Travel photography details
53
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (280 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (500 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
heavier than competitors (565 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography information
Nikon P610 Landscape photography information
40
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (280 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging factors
Nikon P610 Vlogging factors
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (500 grams)
59
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors (565g)
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Nikon P610
 Nikon Coolpix B600Nikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Nikon Coolpix P610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-01-18 2015-02-10
Physical type 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 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 7.50 m
Flash options - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500g (1.10 pounds) 565g (1.25 pounds)
Physical 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 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 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $297 $430