Nikon Coolpix P600

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    Highlights

    • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 921k dot Fully Articulated Screen
    • Electronic Viewfinder
    • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix P600 was announced in 2014 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Bridge camera with 16.1 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fully Articulated 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has an image stabilization.

    Nikon Coolpix P600 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.


    Here is the Nikon Coolpix P(xxx|1000) series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix P(xxx|1000) series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Nikon P950 January
    2020
    16 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.20"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P1000 July
    2018
    16 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.20"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P900 March
    2015
    16 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P610 February
    2015
    16 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P600 February
    2014
    16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P530 February
    2014
    16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P340 February
    2014
    12.2 MP
    1/1.7-inch
    80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P330 March
    2013
    12.2 MP
    1/1.7-inch
    100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P520 January
    2013
    18.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    80 - 3,200 Articulated 3.20"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P510 July
    2012
    16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    100 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P310 June
    2012
    16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P300 May
    2011
    12.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    160 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    922k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P500 February
    2011
    12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    160 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P100 July
    2010
    10.3 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    80 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    460k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix P950 vs Coolpix P1000 vs Coolpix P900 vs Coolpix P610 vs Coolpix P600 vs Coolpix P530.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix P600.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   High USB Speed
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Internal Storage

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
    •   Weight - 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)

    Successor

    In 2015 Nikon Coolpix P600 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix P610. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Nikon Coolpix P600 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Nikon Coolpix P610 vs Nikon Coolpix P600
    Timelapse Recording vs
    Built-in GPS vs
    DOWNGRADES Nikon Coolpix P610 vs Nikon Coolpix P600
    Lower Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
    Image Stabilization vs
    Lower USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
    Built-In Bluetooth vs

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon Coolpix P600 vs Coolpix P610.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fully Articulated screen

    Nikon Coolpix P600 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 921k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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    Nikon Coolpix P600 with Fully Articulated screen


    Electronic Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage.

    Sensor

    BSI-CMOS Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix P600 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

    The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix P600.

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    Bluetooth

    Camera has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Nikon Coolpix P600 has a USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix P600 comes with EN-EL23 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 56 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix P600's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix P600 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.50 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix P600 has dimensions of 125 x 85 x 107 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 4.21"). It weighs 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    125 mm (4.92")

    85 mm (3.35")

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    85 mm (3.35")

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    107 mm (4.21")

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    Nikon Coolpix P600 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix P600 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix P600 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
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    Nikon Coolpix P600 gets a score of 50 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Nikon Coolpix P600 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    67

    Nikon Coolpix P600 gets a score of 67 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    70

    Nikon Coolpix P600 gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Nikon Coolpix P600 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    81

    Nikon Coolpix P600 gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

    Nikon Coolpix P600 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix P600 and give score of 66 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Nikon Coolpix P600 a score of 65 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Nikon Coolpix P600 a score of 63 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Nikon Coolpix P600 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Nikon Coolpix P600 a score of 62 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    82

    We give Nikon Coolpix P600 a score of 82 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    84

    We give Nikon Coolpix P600 a score of 84 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   High USB Speed
    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    BAD
    39

    We give Nikon Coolpix P600 a score of 39 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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