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Nikon Coolpix B500

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Pros

  • great battery life and a fairly capable dual rear camera setup
  • exceptional clarity and audio performance
  • Speed - The camera is reasonably quick at switching on and shooting

Cons

  • built-in micro-USB and Lightning cables
  • the camera can take longer to focus
  • momentarily zooms out to avoid you losing your subject

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • -2
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • 3 in
  • no

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Nikon Coolpix B500 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix B500

Pros

  • great battery life and a fairly capable dual rear camera setup
  • exceptional clarity and audio performance
  • Speed - The camera is reasonably quick at switching on and shooting
  • performs reasonably well
  • exposures are well balanced
  • Normal operational speeds are reasonable for everyday usage
  • textured which helps to add to an air of quality about the camera
  • camera represents good value for money
  • being reasonably versatile
  • focusing speeds are generally pretty quick
  • and

Cons

  • built-in micro-USB and Lightning cables
  • the camera can take longer to focus
  • momentarily zooms out to avoid you losing your subject
  • lack of manual control means this isn t a camera for video
  • It took two seconds to switch on and shoot
  • The lack of an orientation sensor is frustrating
  • Flash performance is another weak area
  • The screen is not touch sensitive
  • it takes a little longer for focus to be acquired
  • vignetting is visible in the wide-angle shot
  • there s no manual control

Nikon Coolpix B500 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix B500 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:3
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom40.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture-2
Maximum aperture-2
Focal length equiv23 - 900
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
AutofocusContrast Detection Auto Focus
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range11.81 in
Macro focus range0.39 in
Image stabiliser
  • Optical
  • Electronic
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range6.9
Flash modesAuto
External flashno
Continuous drive7.4 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Close-up
  • Dawn
  • Dusk
  • Fireworks
  • Food
  • Moon
  • Night landscape
  • Panorama
  • Party
  • Pet
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight19.12 oz
Width4.47 in
Height3.08 in
Depth3.74 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)600
Battery technology
Nickel-Metal Hydride
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported4
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
DLNA certifiedno
Languages support
  • ARA
  • BEN
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HIN
  • HUN
  • INC
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SER
  • SWE
  • TUR
  • UKR
Tripod mounting supportedyes
Tripod thread1.0 in
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Image
ISO
  • 125
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum125
ISO maximum6400
Boosted ISO minimum125
Boosted ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets5
White balance modesAuto
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Field of view98.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
Viewfinder magnification4.0 x
Flip-out screenyes
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeNot supported
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeBridge
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Purple
  • Red
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage20.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
micro-HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portno
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.1
AV outputno

Nikon Coolpix B500 - Q&A (22)

  • 0
    Votes
    sina
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon coolpix b500 good for photography?
    thomas
    almost 2 years ago
    The Nikon COOLPIX B500 is a very attractive proposition for novice photographers moving up from a phone or small compact and looking for a long zoom range in an SLR style body without the expense and complexity of a camera with interchangeable lenses.
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    bruno.okeefe
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon coolpix b500 waterproof?
    destiny_kuhn
    almost 2 years ago
    No
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    millie
    about 2 years ago
    Why does my nikon coolpix b500 say battery exhausted?
    olen
    almost 2 years ago
    Check your battery door cap Sometimes Battery exhausted error can appear if your battery door cap is damaged. To fix it, it would be best to take it to the Nikon's repair center for replacement. Alternatively, you can try using a wall charger to charge your batteries.
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    margene
    about 2 years ago
    Does the nikon coolpix b500 have a timer?
    terry_schmeler
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, the Nikon COOLPIX B500 digital camera's Smart Portrait Mode offers a self-timer feature that releases the shutter 10 seconds, 5 seconds, or 2 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed.
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    elisha
    about 2 years ago
    Can you add lenses to nikon coolpix b500?
    lorenza.johnson
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes it is possible to add a lens to the Nikon b500. There is an adapter you can add.
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    angelo
    about 2 years ago
    Can you add a lens to nikon coolpix b500?
    waylon_skiles
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes it is possible to add a lens to the Nikon b500. There is an adapter you can add.
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  • 0
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    micah.rutherford
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon coolpix b500 a dslr camera?
    sina
    almost 2 years ago
    Nikon B500 is a DSLR-styled travel super-zoom camera with a surprisingly powerful feature-set for the money.
    Helpful?
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    chelsey
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon coolpix b500 have bluetooth?
    cliff_treutel
    almost 2 years ago
    The Nikon COOLPIX B500 digital camera uses built-in Bluetooth technology to connect to a smart device that is running the SnapBridge application. This allows the camera to have a constant and low-energy connection with the smart device, so transfer of images is instant.
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    toby.ledner
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon coolpix b500 have a viewfinder?
    misti
    almost 2 years ago
    Like its predecessor, the Coolpix B500 does not have an eye-level electronic viewfinder. Autofocus modes include center, face priority, manual AF selection, subject tracking, and target finding AF options.
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  • 0
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    merlin
    about 2 years ago
    Does the nikon coolpix b500 take video?
    florencia
    almost 2 years ago
    The COOLPIX B500 is a powerful video camera, too. Capture moments in Full HD 1080p quality with stereo sound and marvel at how 4-Axis Hybrid Vibration Reduction (VR) counteracts shaky hands for tripod-steady videos.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    elidia_wisoky
    about 2 years ago
    Does the nikon coolpix b500 have a flip screen?
    gertude_hegmann
    almost 2 years ago
    The COOLPIX B500 feels great in your hands, whether you're zooming in with its super telephoto NIKKOR glass lens or recording 1080p Full HD video using the flip-up LCD.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    elidia
    about 2 years ago
    Can the nikon coolpix b500 change lenses?
    michael_mann
    almost 2 years ago
    No. The Nikon COOLPIX B500 digital camera has a fixed lens body that is not able to use interchangeable lenses.
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  • 0
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    gabrielle
    about 2 years ago
    Nikon coolpix b500 can you change lens?
    dann.doyle
    almost 2 years ago
    No. The Nikon COOLPIX B500 digital camera has a fixed lens body that is not able to use interchangeable lenses.
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  • 0
    Votes
    chauncey
    about 2 years ago
    Can you change shutter speed on nikon coolpix b500?
    yuonne_rippin
    almost 2 years ago
    No
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    elvina_rice
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon coolpix b500 take good pictures?
    loreta
    almost 2 years ago
    This is quite impressive and should mean you can get a good amount of shots before needing to worry about the batteries. Speed - The camera is reasonably quick at switching on and shooting, with focus speeds okay when shooting towards the wide-angle end of the lens, or when not using much zoom.
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  • 0
    Votes
    titus_rolfson
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon coolpix b500 have wifi?
    karina
    almost 2 years ago
    Built-in Wi-Fi®, NFC and Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) maintain a constant connection between the app and your camera, so each shot you take automatically transfers to your smartphone or tablet for sharing, editing with photo apps or uploading to your favorite sites.
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  • 0
    Votes
    brendon.ohara
    about 2 years ago
    Can you charge a nikon coolpix b500?
    carlee
    almost 2 years ago
    The Nikon COOLPIX B500 digital camera uses four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries, four FR6/L91 (AA) lithium rechargeable batteries or four EN-MH2 Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (charger sold separately). Batteries are not able to be charged inside the camera.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    evita
    about 2 years ago
    Does the nikon coolpix b500 have a microphone?
    aretha
    almost 2 years ago
    While the Nikon COOLPIX B500 digital camera does not have a Mic jack available for external microphone use, it does has a built-in stereo microphone for stunningly clear recordings. To learn more about the audio options for this camera please contact Nikon Support.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    yuonne_rippin
    about 2 years ago
    Is the nikon coolpix b500 good for vlogging?
    sina
    almost 2 years ago
    The Nikon COOLPIX B500 is among the best digital cameras under $300 that you can vlog with. With its 16 megapixels low-light sensor, you can shoot stunning images and videos at 1080p resolution.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    devorah
    about 2 years ago
    Can you change lenses on nikon coolpix b500?
    freeman.boyle
    almost 2 years ago
    No. The Nikon COOLPIX B500 digital camera has a fixed lens body that is not able to use interchangeable lenses.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    floyd_quitzon
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon coolpix b500 a dslr?
    maryjane.legros
    almost 2 years ago
    Nikon B500 is a DSLR-styled travel super-zoom camera with a surprisingly powerful feature-set for the money.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    alonso
    about 2 years ago
    Is the nikon coolpix b500 rechargeable?
    pamula
    almost 2 years ago
    The COOLPIX B500 comes with 4 non-rechargeable alkaline AA batteries. LR6/L40 alkaline AA batteries, FR6/L91 lithium AA batteries, or EN-MH2 Rechargeable Ni-MH AA batteries can be used in the B500.
    Helpful?
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Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (11)

3.1
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Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon COOLPIX B500 review - Cameralabs
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Published: 23.11.2016
Nikon COOLPIX B500 review - Cameralabs
0.0

The Nikon COOLPIX B500 is a budget super-zoom with 16 Megapixels and a 40x optical. It has a hinged screen, is powered by four AA batteries and features built-in Wifi with Nikon's SnapBridge. It's a good specification for the money, but up against compelling competition. Does the B500 hit a sweetspot? Find out in Ken's review!…

Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix B500 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 01.11.2016
Nikon Coolpix B500 Review | Photography Blog
3.5

The Nikon Coolpix B500 is a new super-zoom compact camera with a 40x zoom lens. Retailing for around $299 / £219, the 16 megapixel Nikon B500 comes complete with built-in wi-fi connectivity, a 3-inch tilting screen and 1080p HD movie recording. Read our Nikon Coolpix B500 review to find out if this super-zoom camera is worth considering...

Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon B500 Review
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Published: 22.02.2016
Nikon B500 Review

Nikon B500 review, find out how the B500 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon COOLPIX B500 Review
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Published: 03.01.2020
Nikon COOLPIX B500 Review
2.4

We tested the Nikon COOLPIX B500. It features Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities and decent photo and video quality but lacks some basic features.

Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix B500 Preview - Steve's Digicams
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The Coolpix B500 is Nikon's latest affordable super-zoom for 2016. At less than $300, you get a 16MP BSI CMOS image sensor (better for low light), a 40x optical zoom lens (80x with Dynamic Fine Zoom) with Hybrid VR vibration reduction, Full HD 1080p recording, and a 3.0

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Published: 01.06.2018
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Nikon Coolpix B500 (DSLR Camera): 3.3 out of 5 stars from 3 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix B500 Preview - Steve's Digicams
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Nikon Coolpix B500 Preview - Steve's Digicams

The Coolpix B500 is Nikon's latest affordable super-zoom for 2016. At less than $300, you get a 16MP BSI CMOS image sensor (better for low light), a 40x optical zoom lens (80x with Dynamic Fine Zoom) with Hybrid VR vibration reduction, Full HD 1080p recording, and a 3.0

Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix B500 Review ~ | Gadget Review
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4.8

For any newcomer to photography looking for the best point-and-shoot camera, you would be remiss if you snubbed the Nikon Coolpix B500—especially if you’re

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Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon B500 review: Big zoom and decent snaps for £219
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Published: 03.11.2016
Nikon B500 review: Big zoom and decent snaps for £219
4.0

No frills, but the Nikon B500 serves a useful purpose for a reasonable price

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We review the Nikon Coolpix B500, the 40x ultra zoom camera powered by AA batteries, with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

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