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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P950

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P950 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
  • Introduced January 2019
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Announced January 2020
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P950 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon B600 and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was announced 11 months earlier than the P950 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the B600 scores versus the P950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Nikon P950

 B600 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Nikon B600

 P950 B600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020January 2019Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Very 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 P950

 B600 P950 
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon B600 has outside dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Nikon P950 has specifications of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the B600 against the P950.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and P950 is 67 and 52 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the B600 and P950.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged B600 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B600
Portrait photography with Nikon P950
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography information
Nikon P950 Street photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (500 grams)
53
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography information
Nikon P950 Sports photography information
46
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (280 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
54
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (280 shots)
more heavy than competition (500 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than average in class (1,005 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P950 Landscape photography highlights
40
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (280 per charge)
no Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P950 Vlogging highlights
27
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (500 grams)
59
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (1,005 grams)
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Nikon P950
 Nikon Coolpix B600Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Nikon Coolpix P950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2020-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 surface 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 300s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lbs) 1005 gr (2.22 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 290 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $297 $797