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Nikon P500 vs Nikon P600

Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Nikon P500 vs Nikon P600 Key Specs

Nikon P500
(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
Nikon P600
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Nikon P600

 P500 P600 

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Nikon P500

 P600 P500 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2011More recent by 36 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon P500 and Nikon P600

 P500 P600 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kThe 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).

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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.

Nikon P500 vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P500 and P600 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Nikon P500 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P500 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P500 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P500 Portrait photography details
Nikon P600 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P500
Street photography with Nikon P600
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (494 grams)
50
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Travel photography camera
47
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (810mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
heavier than others (494g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (565g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P600 Landscape photography factors
38
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P500 Vlogging features
Nikon P600 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
heavier than others (494 grams)
59
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (565 grams)
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Nikon P500 vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P500 and Nikon P600
 Nikon Coolpix P500Nikon Coolpix P600
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