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 P610 and Nikon B500 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P610 has external dimensions of 125 x 85 x 107 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 4.21″) and weighs 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 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 P610 and the Nikon B500. Nikon B500 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 11mm narrower, 7mm shorter and 12mm thinner than Nikon P610.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon P610 and Nikon B500.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P610 and Nikon B500.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon B500 is 24g lighter than the Nikon P610 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix P610 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 P610 and Nikon B500's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Nikon B500 features a
Tilting-only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Nikon P610 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful, especially for taking selfies and video.