Nikon
COOLPIX B600
Affordable superzoom bridge with 60x optical zoom, 16MP sensor, and built-in Wi-Fi.
$329
Launch priceReleased Jan 2019
Nikon
Z5 IIC
Screen-first, viewfinder-free full-frame Z mount body: 24.5MP BSI sensor, EXPEED 7 AF with fish detection, 7.5-stop IBIS, 15 Scene Modes, and N-RAW video.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Oct 2026
Z5 IIC is 7.8 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX B600
Wins
Z5 IIC
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ACOOLPIX B600 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ5 IIC has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ5 IIC has higher Max video bit rate (420 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BZ5 IIC has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 fps)
- BZ5 IIC has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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COOLPIX B600
122 × 82 × 99 mm
500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z5 IIC
134 × 81 × 72 mm
620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
COOLPIX B600 is 12mm narrower than Z5 IIC but it is also 1mm taller and 27mm thicker.
COOLPIX B600 is 120 g lighter than Z5 IIC.
Depth (front-to-back): 99mm COOLPIX B600 · 72mm Z5 IIC
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
COOLPIX B600
122 × 82 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z5 IIC
134 × 81 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
COOLPIX B600
122 × 99 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z5 IIC
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
COOLPIX B600
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
Z5 IIC
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
30.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
COOLPIX B600: mount data unavailable
Z5 IIC
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX B600
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 121.6, 81.5, 99.2
AF points / zones
493 vs 273 — higher is better
Weight
500 g vs 620 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z5 IIC
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -8.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.7, 72
Max video bit rate
420 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only Z5 IIC supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
COOLPIX B600
Pros
- ✓60x optical zoom
- ✓Very affordable
- ✓Built-in Wi-Fi
- ✓Easy to use
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –No RAW
- –Fixed lens only
Z5 IIC
Pros
- ✓Lightest full-frame Z body (620g)
- ✓15 Scene Modes — first on a Nikon FX mirrorless
- ✓EXPEED 7 AF, 10 subject types incl. fish
- ✓7.5-stop IBIS + Focus Point VR
- ✓N-RAW internal recording, UVC/UAC webcam
Cons
- –No built-in EVF — rear screen only
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –No mechanical shutter
- –4K 60p is DX (APS-C) crop only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, COOLPIX B600 or Z5 IIC?
Z5 IIC scores 6.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for COOLPIX B600 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX B600 and Z5 IIC?
COOLPIX B600 is 16 MP and Z5 IIC is 24.5 MP, so the Z5 IIC captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX B600 and Z5 IIC have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX B600 does not have IBIS, while Z5 IIC has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX B600 or the Z5 IIC?
COOLPIX B600 reaches 11 fps electronic. Z5 IIC reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX B600 and Z5 IIC?
COOLPIX B600 weighs 500 g and Z5 IIC weighs 620 g, so the COOLPIX B600 is 120 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX B600 and Z5 IIC record 4K video?
COOLPIX B600: 4K up to 60p. Z5 IIC: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the COOLPIX B600 and Z5 IIC weather sealed?
COOLPIX B600: No. Z5 IIC: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 280 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX B600 and 350 shots for the Z5 IIC, giving the Z5 IIC the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX B600 launched at $329 and Z5 IIC at $1,399. The COOLPIX B600 is $1,070 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.