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Nikon P100 vs Nikon P600

Portability
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Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
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Features
57
Overall
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Nikon P100 vs Nikon P600 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Announced July 2010
Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replacement is Nikon P610
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Nikon P100 vs Nikon P600 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon P100 vs Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and P600 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P100 was launched 4 years prior to the P600 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P100 grades versus the P600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Nikon P600

 P100 P600 

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Nikon P100

 P600 P100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Nikon P600

 P100 P600 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P100 features exterior measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Nikon P600 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P100 vs Nikon P600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the P100 versus the P600.

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and P600 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and P600.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P600 to show more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged P100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 Portrait photography details
Nikon P600 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography highlights
Nikon P600 Street photography highlights
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (481 grams)
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography advice
Nikon P600 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 Travel photography information
Nikon P600 Travel photography information
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has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (678mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (481 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (565g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 Vlogging factors
Nikon P600 Vlogging factors
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really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (481g)
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (565g)
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Nikon P100 vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Nikon P600
 Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P100 Nikon Coolpix P600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-678mm (26.1x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 481 grams (1.06 pounds) 565 grams (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
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 - 330 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $750