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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P900

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P900 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 P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Later Model is Nikon P1000
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P900 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon B600 and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B600 was announced 3 years later than the P900 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the B600 grades versus the P900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Nikon P900

 B600 P900 
LaunchedJanuary 2019March 2015More recent by 48 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Nikon B600

 P900 B600 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Nikon P900

 B600 P900 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon B600 has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Nikon P900 has proportions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon B600 and Nikon P900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the B600 and the P900.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and P900 is 67 and 52 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the B600 and P900.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of images but you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern B600 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B600
Portrait photography with Nikon P900
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B600
Street photography with Nikon P900
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (500 grams)
45
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (899g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography factors
Nikon P900 Sports photography factors
46
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (280 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
56
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P900 Travel photography highlights
52
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (280 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (500g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
60
good battery life (360 per charge)
has bluetooth
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competition (899 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography information
Nikon P900 Landscape photography information
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (280 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (360 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging details
Nikon P900 Vlogging details
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (500 grams)
54
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (899 grams)
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Nikon P900
 Nikon Coolpix B600Nikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Nikon Coolpix P900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2015-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 11.50 m (at 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 Yes
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 grams (1.10 pounds) 899 grams (1.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 shots 360 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $297 $600