Reasons to choose Coolpix B500
Released in 2016, Coolpix B500 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 542 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix B500
vs Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix B50028 mm²
Stylus Tough TG-870- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix B500 and Stylus Tough TG-870 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Coolpix B500MetricStylus Tough TG-870
16 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
542 gWeight221 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
4 x AA batteriesBatteryLi-50B lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix B500 and Stylus Tough TG-870 have the same sensor area. The Stylus Tough TG-870 has the lighter body. The Coolpix B500 and Stylus Tough TG-870 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix B500 and Stylus Tough TG-870 were both released in 2016. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Stylus Tough TG-870
Released in 2016, Stylus Tough TG-870 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 221 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.