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Kodak PixPro AZ421 vs Nikon Coolpix B500

    4.44 in
    3.21 in
    Kodak PixPro AZ421 Digital Camera
    Kodak PixPro AZ421
      4.47 in
      3.08 in
      Nikon Coolpix B500 Digital Camera
      Nikon Coolpix B500
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      3.6 out of 5
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Kodak PixPro AZ421Kodak PixPro AZ421
      Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
      Sensor typeCCDCMOS
      Effective pixels16.0 Mpx16.0 Mpx

      Image

      Kodak PixPro AZ421Kodak PixPro AZ421
      Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
      ISO
      • 80
      • 100
      • 200
      • 400
      • 800
      • 1600
      • 3200
      • Auto
      • 125
      • 1600
      • 3200
      • 6400
      ISO minimum80125
      ISO maximum32006400
      Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px4608 x 3456 px
      White balance modes
      • Incandescent
      • Fluorescent
      • Cloudy
      • Daylight
      • Fluorescent
      		Auto
      Supported image file formats
      • EXIF
      • JPG
      		JPEG
      Image stabilizeryesyes

      Optics and focus

      Kodak PixPro AZ421Kodak PixPro AZ421
      Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
      Optical zoom42.0 x40.0 x
      Digital zoom4.0 x4.0 x
      Maximum aperture2.6-2
      Focus adjustmentMotorised driveAuto/Manual
      AutofocusTTL contrast detectionContrast Detection Auto Focus
      Image stabiliserOptical
      • Optical
      • Electronic

      Screen and viewfinder

      Kodak PixPro AZ421Kodak PixPro AZ421
      Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
      Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
      Screen technologyLCDLCD
      Viewfinder
      Screen
      		None

      Photography features

      Kodak PixPro AZ421Kodak PixPro AZ421
      Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
      Minimum shutter speed30.0 s1.0 s
      Built-in flashyesyes
      Flash modes
      • Fill-in mode
      • Slow synchro
      • Auto mode
      • Flash off
      • Redeye reduction
      		Auto
      Scene modes
      • Beach
      • Children
      • Documents
      • Fireworks
      • Museum
      • Night landscape
      • Night portrait
      • Panorama
      • Party
      • Pet
      • Portrait
      • Snow
      • Sports
      • Sunset
      • Landscape
      • Beach
      • Close-up
      • Dawn
      • Dusk
      • Fireworks
      • Food
      • Moon
      • Night landscape
      • Panorama
      • Party
      • Pet
      • Portrait
      • Snow
      • Sports
      • Sunset
      • Landscape

      Videography features

      Kodak PixPro AZ421Kodak PixPro AZ421
      Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
      Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px1920 x 1080 px
      Video recordingyesyes
      Recording resolutions
      • 320 x 240
      • 640 x 480
      • 1280 x 720
      • 640 x 480
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1920 x 1080
      HD typeHDNot supported
      Supported video file formatsMOV
      • H.264
      • MP4
      • MPEG-4
      Max resolution (highest frame rate)1280 x 7201920 x 1080

      Audio features

      Kodak PixPro AZ421Kodak PixPro AZ421
      Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
      Built-in microphoneyesyes

      Design

      Kodak PixPro AZ421Kodak PixPro AZ421
      Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
      Body typeBridgeBridge
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Red
      • White
      • Black
      • Purple
      • Red

      Dimensions

      Kodak PixPro AZ421Kodak PixPro AZ421
      Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
      Weight16.01 oz19.12 oz
      Width4.44 in4.47 in
      Height3.21 in3.08 in
      Depth3.32 in3.74 in

      Storage

      Kodak PixPro AZ421Kodak PixPro AZ421
      Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
      Internal storage8.0 mB20.0 mB
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD Memory Card
      • SDHC Memory Card
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Camera file system
      • DCF
      • DPOF 1.1
      • DCF
      • Exif 2.3

      Power

      Kodak PixPro AZ421Kodak PixPro AZ421
      Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
      Power source typeBatteryBattery
      Battery life (CIPA)200600
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Nickel-Metal Hydride
      Number of batteries supported14

      Connectivity

      Kodak PixPro AZ421Kodak PixPro AZ421
      Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
      HDMIyesyes
      USB version2.02.0
      PictBridgeyesyes
      NFCnoyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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