Nikon P500 vs Nikon P600
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Nikon P500 vs Nikon P600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Launched February 2011
- Later Model is Nikon P510
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Released February 2014
- Newer Model is Nikon P610
Nikon P500 vs Nikon P600 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon P500 vs Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and P600 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe P500 was launched 4 years prior to the P600 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P500 scores vs the P600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon P500 vs Nikon P600 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P500 and Nikon Coolpix P600. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P500 Gallery and Nikon P600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Nikon P600
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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Nikon P500
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Released | February 2014 | February 2011 | More recent by 36 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon P500 and Nikon P600
P500 | P600 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | The same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon P500 vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P500 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Nikon P600 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Examine the Nikon P500 vs Nikon P600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the P500 compared to the P600.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P500 and P600 is 67 and 65 respectively.
Nikon P500 vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P500 and P600.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P600 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older P500 will be behind in sensor tech.
Nikon P500 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P500 vs Nikon P600 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P500 | Nikon Coolpix P600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P500 | Nikon Coolpix P600 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-810mm (35.2x) | 24-1440mm (60.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.3-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 7.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 494g (1.09 pounds) | 565g (1.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 photographs | 330 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $399 | $750 |