Nikon P100 vs Nikon P500

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon P100 versus Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the P100 (10MP) and the P500 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P100 was unveiled 7 months prior to the P500 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P100 grades versus the P500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P100 and Nikon Coolpix P500. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P100 Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P100 provides external measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Nikon P500 has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the P100 and the P500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P100 and P500 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and P500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon P500 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged P100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.