Nikon P500 vs Nikon P610

Lets look much closer at the Nikon P500 and Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and P610 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P500 was brought out 5 years before the P610 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P500 scores against the P610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P500 & Nikon Coolpix P610. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P500 Gallery & Nikon P610 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P500 comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Nikon P610 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P500 and Nikon P610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the P500 and the P610.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P500 and P610 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P500 and P610.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P610 to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older P500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.