Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon B600 and Nikon B500 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon B600 has external dimensions of 122 x 82 x 99 mm (4.8 x 3.23 x 3.9″) and weighs 500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz) (including batteries). Nikon B500 has external dimensions of 114 x 78 x 95 mm (4.49 x 3.07 x 3.74″) and weighs 541 g (1.19 lb / 19.08 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon B600 and the Nikon B500. Nikon B500 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 8mm narrower, 4mm shorter and 4mm thinner than Nikon B600.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon B600 and Nikon B500.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon B600 and Nikon B500.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon B600 is 41g lighter than the Nikon B500 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix B600 nor Nikon Coolpix B500 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon B600 and Nikon B500's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Nikon B500 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Nikon B600 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to B500.