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Nikon Coolpix P100 vs Nikon Coolpix P500

    4.5 in
    3.26 in
    Nikon Coolpix P100 Digital Camera
    Nikon Coolpix P100
      4.55 in
      3.3 in
      Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera
      Nikon Coolpix P500
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      20
      3.9 out of 5
      11 user ratings
      5 stars
      		36 %
      4 stars
      		45 %
      3 stars
      		9 %
      2 stars
      		9 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      23
      3.8 out of 5
      11 user ratings
      5 stars
      		18 %
      4 stars
      		54 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		9 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      User rating
      38
      4.2 out of 5
      38 user ratings
      5 stars
      		39 %
      4 stars
      		39 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      45
      4.2 out of 5
      45 user ratings
      5 stars
      		46 %
      4 stars
      		26 %
      3 stars
      		22 %
      2 stars
      		4 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
      Nikon Coolpix P500Nikon Coolpix P500
      Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor size0.24 in0.24 in
      Sensor photo detectors11.0 Mpx13.0 Mpx
      Effective pixels10.0 Mpx12.0 Mpx
      Image ratio w:h
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      Max resolution3648 x 2736 px4000 x 3000 px
      Other resolutions
      • 3584x2016
      • 2592x1944
      • 2048x1536
      • 1920x1080
      • 1024x768
      • 640x480
      • 4000x3000
      • 3968x2232
      • 3264x2448
      • 2592x2944
      • 2048x1536
      • 1600x1200
      • 1280x960
      • 1024x768
      • 640x480
      ProcessorExpeed C2Expeed C2

      Image

      Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
      Nikon Coolpix P500Nikon Coolpix P500
      ISO
      • 160
      • 200
      • 400
      • 800
      • 1600
      • 3200
      • 160
      • 800
      • 1600
      • 3200
      ISO Autoyesyes
      ISO minimum160160
      ISO maximum32003200
      Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 px4000 x 3000 px
      White balance presets55
      Custom white balanceyesyes
      Supported image file formatsJPEGJPEG
      Image stabilizeryesno
      Image stabilization typeSensor-shiftSensor-shift
      Supported aspect ratios
      • 1:1
      • 3:2
      • 16:9
      		16:9
      Uncompressed formatNoNo

      Optics and focus

      Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
      Nikon Coolpix P500Nikon Coolpix P500
      Optical zoom26.0 x36.0 x
      Digital zoom4.0 x4.0 x
      Minimum aperture2.83.4
      Maximum aperture2.83.5
      Focal length equiv26 - 67823 - 810
      Focus adjustmentAutoAuto
      Autofocus
      • Contrast Detect
      • Single
      • Live View
      • Centre weighted Auto Focus
      • Face detection
      • Face tracking
      Manual focusyesyes
      Normal focus range23.62 in19.69 in
      Macro focus range0.39 in0.39 in
      Image stabiliserOpticalOptical
      Filter threadnono
      Folded opticsnono

      Screen and viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
      Nikon Coolpix P500Nikon Coolpix P500
      Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
      Articulated LCDyesyes
      Screen technologyLCDLCD
      Screen dots460000921000
      Touch screennono
      Live viewyesyes
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic

      Photography features

      Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
      Nikon Coolpix P500Nikon Coolpix P500
      Minimum shutter speed4.0 s8.0 s
      Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
      Shutter priorityyesyes
      Aperture priorityyesyes
      Manual exposure modeyesyes
      Exposure compensation plus22
      Exposure compensation minus-2-2
      Expousure compensation steps1/31/3
      Subject / scene modesyesyes
      Built-in flashyesyes
      Flash modes
      • Auto
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Auto
      • Manual
      External flashnono
      Continuous drive10.0 fps0.8 fps
      Scene modes
      • Night
      • Night landscape
      • Night portrait
      • Night landscape
      • Night portrait
      • Panorama
      Self-timeryesyes
      Metering modes
      • Multi
      • Center-weighted
      • Spot
      • Multi
      • Center-weighted
      • Spot
      • Spot AF-area
      3D supportnono
      Manual settingsyesyes
      Self-timer optionscustom
      • 10
      • 2

      Videography features

      Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
      Nikon Coolpix P500Nikon Coolpix P500
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      Video recordingyesyes
      HD typeFull HDFull HD
      Supported video file formatsH.264MOV
      Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps30.0 fps
      Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps30.0 fps

      Audio features

      Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
      Nikon Coolpix P500Nikon Coolpix P500
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Microphone typeStereoStereo

      Design

      Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
      Nikon Coolpix P500Nikon Coolpix P500
      Body typeBridgeCompact
      Colour of productBlackBlack
      Environmentally sealednono

      Dimensions

      Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
      Nikon Coolpix P500Nikon Coolpix P500
      Weight16.97 oz17.43 oz
      Width4.5 in4.55 in
      Height3.26 in3.3 in
      Depth3.88 in4.04 in

      Storage

      Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
      Nikon Coolpix P500Nikon Coolpix P500
      Internal storage43.0 mB102.0 mB
      Compatible memory cardsSD
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Storage types
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • Internal
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC

      Power

      Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
      Nikon Coolpix P500Nikon Coolpix P500
      Power source type
      • AC
      • Battery
      		Battery
      Battery life (CIPA)250220
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion
      Rechargeable batteryyesyes
      AC adapter includedyesyes

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
      Nikon Coolpix P500Nikon Coolpix P500
      HDMIyesyes
      USB version2.02.0
      PictBridgenoyes
      NFCnono
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono
      AV outputyesyes

      Other features

      Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
      Nikon Coolpix P500Nikon Coolpix P500
      GPSnono

      Pros & Cons

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