4.11 in 2.72 in  | 4.47 in 3.08 in  | |
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 Canon PowerShot SX420 IS |  Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
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| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor photo detectors | 21.0 Mpx | 17.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 20.0 Mpx | 16.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h |
| 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 px | 4608 x 3456 px |
| Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
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| ISO Auto | yes | yes |
| ISO minimum | 100 | 125 |
| ISO maximum | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum image resolution | 5152 x 3864 px | 4608 x 3456 px |
| White balance presets | 5 | 5 |
| White balance modes |
| Auto |
| Custom white balance | yes | yes |
| Supported image file formats | JPG | JPEG |
| Image stabilizer | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization type | Optical | Optical |
| Uncompressed format | No | No |
| Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optical zoom | 42.0 x | 40.0 x |
| Digital zoom | 4.0 x | 4.0 x |
| Minimum aperture | 3.5 | -2 |
| Maximum aperture | 3.5 | -2 |
| Focal length equiv | 24 - 1008 | 23 - 900 |
| Focus adjustment | Motorised drive | Auto/Manual |
| Autofocus |
| Contrast Detection Auto Focus |
| Manual focus | yes | No |
| Normal focus range | 1.97 in | 11.81 in |
| Macro focus range | 0.0 in | 0.39 in |
| Image stabiliser | Optical |
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| Filter thread | no | no |
| Folded optics | yes | no |
| Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Articulated LCD | no | yes |
| Screen technology | LCD TFT | LCD |
| Screen dots | 230000 | 921000 |
| Touch screen | no | no |
| Live view | yes | yes |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Flip-out screen | no | yes |
| Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
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| Minimum shutter speed | 15.0 s | 1.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | no | no |
| Aperture priority | no | no |
| Manual exposure mode | no | no |
| Exposure compensation plus | 2 | 2 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -2 | -2 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Self-timer delay |
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| Subject / scene modes | yes | yes |
| Built-in flash | yes | yes |
| Flash range | 5 | 6.9 |
| Flash modes |
| Auto |
| External flash | no | no |
| Continuous drive | 0.5 fps | 7.4 fps |
| Self-timer | yes | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| 3D support | no | no |
| Manual settings | yes | yes |
| Self-timer options |
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| Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 1280 x 720 px | 1920 x 1080 px |
| Video recording | yes | yes |
| Recording resolutions |
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| HD type | HD | Not supported |
| Supported video file formats |
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| Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 25.0 fps | 60.0 fps |
| Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 30.0 fps | 60.0 fps |
| Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in microphone | yes | yes |
| Microphone type | Mono | Stereo |
| Speaker type | Mono | Mono |
| Supported audio file formats | AAC | AAC |
| Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
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| Body type | Bridge | Bridge |
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| Environmentally sealed | no | no |
| Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 10.86 oz | 19.12 oz |
| Width | 4.11 in | 4.47 in |
| Height | 2.72 in | 3.08 in |
| Depth | 3.35 in | 3.74 in |
| Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
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| Compatible memory cards |
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| Memory slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage types |
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| Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
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| Power source type | Battery | Battery |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 195 | 600 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion | Nickel-Metal Hydride |
| Rechargeable battery | yes | yes |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 | 4 |
| Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | no | yes |
| USB version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Headphone port | no | no |
| Microphone port | no | no |
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Supported WiFi types |
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| Remote control | No | yes |
| PictBridge | yes | yes |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes | yes |
| Bluetooth | no | yes |
| AV output | yes | no |
| Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
|---|---|---|
| GPS | yes | no |
| Orientation sensor | yes | yes |
| DLNA certified | no | no |
| Languages support | Multi |
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