If neither of those zoom ranges are quite enough for you, also check out the 125x optical zoom Nikon Coolpix P1000, which is particularly suited to astrophotography and shooting the Moon, or the Nikon Coolpix P950, an 83x optical zoom alternative. Unsurprisingly it was also less expensive than its B600 successor was on launch. In terms of other models out there, Nikon offers one itself in the previously-released 16 megapixel Coolpix B500, which boasts a lesser specified 40x optical zoom, compared with the 60x B600, but does feature a tilting LCD screen, should users find that advantageous. The carrot dangled here is a gargantuan zoom range from something that will fit in a messenger type bag, or, with lens fully retracted, a roomier jacket pocket. The fixed lens compact camera is a rare breed in the age of the smartphone, so it makes sense for manufacturers to offer customers a compelling reason to buy one – namely a device that in the case of the Nikon Coolpix B600 does what their phone cannot. Weight: 500g including battery and SD card Nikon B600 rivals Lens: 24-1440mm equivalent in 35mm terms, 60x optical zoomīattery life: 280 shots or approx.
