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Nikon P600 vs Nikon P900

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P900 Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump 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
  • Renewed by Nikon P610
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Updated by Nikon P1000
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Nikon P600 vs Nikon P900 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Nikon P600 and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P600 was launched 12 months prior to the P900 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the P600 grades against the P900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Nikon P900

 P600 P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Nikon P600

 P900 P600 
ReleasedMarch 2015February 2014Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Nikon P900

 P600 P900 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P600 has got outer 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) and the Nikon P900 has specifications of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the P600 against the P900.

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P600 and P900 is 65 and 52 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P600 and P900.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The older P600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Street photography camera
50
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (565g)
45
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (899g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P600 Sports photography information
Nikon P900 Sports photography information
53
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
56
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery power (360 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 Travel photography info
Nikon P900 Travel photography info
59
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (565 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
good battery power (360 shots)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competition (899g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 Vlogging info
Nikon P900 Vlogging info
59
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (565g)
54
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (899g)
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Nikon P600 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Nikon P900
 Nikon Coolpix P600Nikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P600 Nikon Coolpix P900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-07 2015-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lb) 899 gr (1.98 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 360 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $750 $600