Nikon
COOLPIX B600
Affordable superzoom bridge with 60x optical zoom, 16MP sensor, and built-in Wi-Fi.
$329
Launch priceReleased Jan 2019
Nikon
ZR
Compact Nikon RED full-frame 6K cinema camera with R3D NE RAW, 32-bit float audio, 7.5-stop VR, and Z mount.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
ZR is 6.7 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX B600
Wins
ZR
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ACOOLPIX B600 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZR has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 11 fps)
- BZR has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BZR has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
COOLPIX B600 is 12mm narrower than ZR but it is also 1mm taller and 50mm thicker.
COOLPIX B600 is 130 g lighter than ZR.
Depth (front-to-back): 99mm COOLPIX B600 · 49mm ZR
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
ZR
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
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
COOLPIX B600
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
ZR
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
ZR
✓ 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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
500 g vs 630 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
ZR
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.5, 49
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, MicroSD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only ZR supports it
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
ZR
Pros
- ✓6K/60p R3D NE RAW
- ✓32-bit float audio
- ✓7.5-stop stabilization
- ✓Compact 535g cinema body
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Cinema-first ergonomics
- –Single CFexpress plus MicroSD workflow
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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 ZR?
ZR 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 ZR?
COOLPIX B600 is 16 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the ZR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX B600 and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX B600 does not have IBIS, while ZR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX B600 or the ZR?
COOLPIX B600 reaches 11 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX B600 and ZR?
COOLPIX B600 weighs 500 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the COOLPIX B600 is 130 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX B600 and ZR record 4K video?
COOLPIX B600: 4K up to 60p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the COOLPIX B600 and ZR weather sealed?
COOLPIX B600: No. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX B600 launched at $329 and ZR at $2,199. The COOLPIX B600 is $1,870 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.