Nikon
COOLPIX B600
Affordable superzoom bridge with 60x optical zoom, 16MP sensor, and built-in Wi-Fi.
$329
Launch priceReleased Jan 2019
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Z9 is 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX B600
Wins
Z9
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ACOOLPIX B600 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 60 frames)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 11 fps)
- BZ9 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
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1160 g (2.56 lb / 40.92 oz)
COOLPIX B600 is 27mm narrower and 68mm shorter than Z9 but it is also 9mm thicker.
COOLPIX B600 is 660 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 99mm COOLPIX B600 · 91mm Z9
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
Z9
149 × 150 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
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
COOLPIX B600
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
Z9
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
Z9
✓ 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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
500 g vs 1160 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only COOLPIX B600 supports it
Reasons to choose
Z9
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 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
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
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
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
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Nikon COOLPIX B600
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, COOLPIX B600 or Z9?
Z9 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 Z9?
COOLPIX B600 is 16 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX B600 and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX B600 does not have IBIS, while Z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX B600 or the Z9?
COOLPIX B600 reaches 11 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX B600 and Z9?
COOLPIX B600 weighs 500 g and Z9 weighs 1160 g, so the COOLPIX B600 is 660 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX B600 and Z9 record 4K video?
COOLPIX B600: 4K up to 60p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the COOLPIX B600 and Z9 weather sealed?
COOLPIX B600: No. Z9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX B600 and 740 shots for the Z9, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX B600 launched at $329 and Z9 at $5,499. The COOLPIX B600 is $5,170 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.