Nikon
COOLPIX B600
Affordable superzoom bridge with 60x optical zoom, 16MP sensor, and built-in Wi-Fi.
$329
Launch priceReleased Jan 2019
Nikon
Z6 III
First partially stacked full-frame sensor with 6K N-RAW internal video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Z6 III is 5.4 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX B600
Wins
Z6 III
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZ6 III has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ6 III has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 60 frames)
- BZ6 III has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 11 fps)
- BZ6 III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- BZ6 III has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareCOOLPIX B600
122 × 82 × 99 mm
500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z6 III
139 × 102 × 74 mm
760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
COOLPIX B600 is 17mm narrower and 20mm shorter than Z6 III but it is also 25mm thicker.
COOLPIX B600 is 260 g lighter than Z6 III.
Depth (front-to-back): 99mm COOLPIX B600 · 74mm Z6 III
Sensor size, to scale
COOLPIX B600
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
Z6 III
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
Z6 III
✓ 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…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 121.6, 81.5, 99.2
AF points / zones
493 vs 273 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 380 shots — higher is better
Weight
500 g vs 760 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Z6 III
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -8.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, H.265/HEVC…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 101.5, 74
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
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
Z6 III
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked CMOS reduces rolling shutter
- ✓6K N-RAW 60p internal — true filmmaking capability
- ✓5.76M dot EVF — best-in-class resolution
- ✓14fps mechanical burst
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 380 CIPA shots
- –Smaller lens ecosystem vs. Canon RF
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, COOLPIX B600 or Z6 III?
Z6 III scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for COOLPIX B600 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX B600 and Z6 III?
COOLPIX B600 is 16 MP and Z6 III is 24.5 MP, so the Z6 III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX B600 and Z6 III have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX B600 does not have IBIS, while Z6 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX B600 or the Z6 III?
COOLPIX B600 reaches 11 fps electronic. Z6 III reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX B600 and Z6 III?
COOLPIX B600 weighs 500 g and Z6 III weighs 760 g, so the COOLPIX B600 is 260 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX B600 and Z6 III record 4K video?
COOLPIX B600: 4K up to 60p. Z6 III: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the COOLPIX B600 and Z6 III weather sealed?
COOLPIX B600: No. Z6 III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX B600 and 380 shots for the Z6 III, giving the COOLPIX B600 the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX B600 launched at $329 and Z6 III at $2,499. The COOLPIX B600 is $2,170 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.