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Nikon Coolpix 900 vs Nikon Coolpix B500

6.18 in
2.95 in
Nikon Coolpix 900 Digital Camera
Nikon Coolpix 900
4.47 in
3.08 in
Nikon Coolpix B500 Digital Camera
Nikon Coolpix B500
Editiorial reviews
10
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5 stars
20 %
4 stars
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3.1 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
4 stars
50 %
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2 stars
16 %
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User rating
37
4.0 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
0 %
69
3.7 out of 5
69 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
1 %

Full Comparison

Sensor

Nikon Coolpix 900Nikon Coolpix 900
Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor size0.21 in0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors1.0 Mpx17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels1.0 Mpx16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:34:3
Max resolution1280 x 960 px4608 x 3456 px

Image

Nikon Coolpix 900Nikon Coolpix 900
Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
ISO64
  • 125
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
White balance presets55
Custom white balancenoyes
Image stabilization typeNoOptical
Uncompressed formatNoNo

Optics and focus

Nikon Coolpix 900Nikon Coolpix 900
Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
Optical zoom3.0 x40.0 x
Digital zoom2.0 x4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.4-2
Maximum aperture3.6-2
Focal length equiv38 - 11523 - 900
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Manual focusNoNo
Normal focus range19.69 in11.81 in
Macro focus range7.87 in0.39 in

Screen and viewfinder

Nikon Coolpix 900Nikon Coolpix 900
Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
Screen size2.0 in3.0 in
Touch screennono
Live viewyesyes
Viewfinder
Optical
None

Photography features

Nikon Coolpix 900Nikon Coolpix 900
Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
Minimum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Shutter prioritynono
Aperture priorityyesno
Exposure compensation plus22
Exposure compensation minus-2-2
Expousure compensation steps1/21/3
Built-in flashyesyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Flash ON
  • Flash OFF
Auto
External flashnono
Self-timeryesyes
Self-timer options10
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10

Design

Nikon Coolpix 900Nikon Coolpix 900
Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
Body typeCompactBridge
Environmentally sealednono

Dimensions

Nikon Coolpix 900Nikon Coolpix 900
Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
Weight14.82 oz19.12 oz
Width6.18 in4.47 in
Height2.95 in3.08 in
Depth1.38 in3.74 in

Storage

Nikon Coolpix 900Nikon Coolpix 900
Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
Storage typesCompact Flash
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC

Power

Nikon Coolpix 900Nikon Coolpix 900
Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
Battery technologyAlkaline
Nickel-Metal Hydride

Connectivity

Nikon Coolpix 900Nikon Coolpix 900
Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
Remote controlNoyes

Other features

Nikon Coolpix 900Nikon Coolpix 900
Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix B500
Orientation sensornoyes

Pros & Cons

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