Nikon
COOLPIX B600
Affordable superzoom bridge with 60x optical zoom, 16MP sensor, and built-in Wi-Fi.
$329
Launch priceReleased Jan 2019
Nikon
Z8
Z9 internals in a compact body — 45.7MP stacked sensor, 8K 60p, no blackout burst.
$3,999
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Z8 is 4.3 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX B600
Wins
Z8
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ACOOLPIX B600 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ8 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ8 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 60 frames)
- BZ8 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 11 fps)
- BZ8 has higher Resolution (45.7 MP vs 16 MP)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z8
144 × 119 × 83 mm
820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
COOLPIX B600 is 22mm narrower and 37mm shorter than Z8 but it is also 16mm thicker.
COOLPIX B600 is 320 g lighter than Z8.
Depth (front-to-back): 99mm COOLPIX B600 · 83mm Z8
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
Z8
144 × 119 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
Z8
144 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
COOLPIX B600
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
Z8
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
Z8
✓ 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
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 121.6, 81.5, 99.2
AA filter
Only COOLPIX B600 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
Weight
500 g vs 820 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Z8
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 118.5, 83
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Resolution
45.7 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
AF low-light limit
-9 EV vs -8.5 EV — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 493
- ✓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
Z8
Pros
- ✓45.7MP stacked CMOS from Z9 — class-leading
- ✓8K 60p N-RAW internal
- ✓No mechanical shutter wear — fully electronic
- ✓20fps at full 45.7MP resolution
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 340 CIPA shots
- –No built-in grip (unlike Z9)
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon COOLPIX B600
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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 Z8?
Z8 scores 9.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for COOLPIX B600 — 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX B600 and Z8?
COOLPIX B600 is 16 MP and Z8 is 45.7 MP, so the Z8 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX B600 and Z8 have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX B600 does not have IBIS, while Z8 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX B600 or the Z8?
COOLPIX B600 reaches 11 fps electronic. Z8 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX B600 and Z8?
COOLPIX B600 weighs 500 g and Z8 weighs 820 g, so the COOLPIX B600 is 320 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX B600 and Z8 record 4K video?
COOLPIX B600: 4K up to 60p. Z8: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the COOLPIX B600 and Z8 weather sealed?
COOLPIX B600: No. Z8: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX B600 and 340 shots for the Z8, giving the COOLPIX B600 the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX B600 launched at $329 and Z8 at $3,999. The COOLPIX B600 is $3,670 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.