4.55 in 3.3 in  | 5.49 in 4.06 in  | |
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 Nikon Coolpix P500 |  Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 0.24 in | 0.24 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 13.0 Mpx | 17.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 12.0 Mpx | 16.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h |
| 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 px | 4608 x 3456 px |
| Processor | Expeed C2 | Expeed C2 |
| Nikon Coolpix P500 | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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| ISO |
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| ISO minimum | 160 | 100 |
| ISO maximum | 3200 | 6400 |
| Maximum image resolution | 4000 x 3000 px | 4608 x 3456 px |
| White balance presets | 5 | 5 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes | yes |
| Supported image file formats | JPEG | JPG |
| Image stabilizer | no | yes |
| Image stabilization type | Sensor-shift | Optical |
| Uncompressed format | No | No |
| Nikon Coolpix P500 | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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| Optical zoom | 36.0 x | 83.0 x |
| Digital zoom | 4.0 x | 4.0 x |
| Minimum aperture | 3.4 | 2.8 |
| Maximum aperture | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| Focal length equiv | 23 - 810 | 24 - 2000 |
| Focus adjustment | Auto | Auto/Manual |
| Autofocus |
| Tracking Auto Focus |
| Normal focus range | 19.69 in | 19.69 in |
| Macro focus range | 0.39 in | 0.39 in |
| Image stabiliser | Optical | Optical |
| Filter thread | no | no |
| Folded optics | no | no |
| Nikon Coolpix P500 | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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| Screen size | 3.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Articulated LCD | yes | yes |
| Screen technology | LCD | LCD |
| Screen dots | 921000 | 921000 |
| Touch screen | no | no |
| Live view | yes | yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Nikon Coolpix P500 | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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| Camera shutter type |
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| Minimum shutter speed | 8.0 s | 15.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes | yes |
| Manual exposure mode | yes | yes |
| Exposure compensation plus | 2 | 2 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -2 | -2 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Self-timer delay |
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| Histogram | no | no |
| WB Bracketing | No | No |
| Subject / scene modes | yes | yes |
| Built-in flash | yes | yes |
| Flash range | 8 | 11.5 |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash | no | no |
| Continuous drive | 0.8 fps | 7.0 fps |
| Scene modes |
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| 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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| Nikon Coolpix P500 | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px | 1920 x 1080 px |
| Video recording | yes | yes |
| Recording resolutions |
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| HD type | Full HD | Full HD |
| Supported video file formats | MOV |
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| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps | 60.0 fps |
| Nikon Coolpix P500 | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in microphone | yes | no |
| Microphone type | Stereo | Stereo |
| Voice recording | yes | yes |
| Supported audio file formats |
| LPCM |
| Nikon Coolpix P500 | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Body type | Compact | Bridge |
| Colour of product | Black | Black |
| Environmentally sealed | no | no |
| Nikon Coolpix P500 | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 17.43 oz | 31.71 oz |
| Width | 4.55 in | 5.49 in |
| Height | 3.3 in | 4.06 in |
| Depth | 4.04 in | 5.41 in |
| Nikon Coolpix P500 | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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| Compatible memory cards |
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| Memory slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage types |
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| Nikon Coolpix P500 | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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| Power source type | Battery | Battery |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 220 | 360 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Rechargeable battery | yes | yes |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 | 1 |
| Nikon Coolpix P500 | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | yes | yes |
| USB version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Remote control | No | yes |
| PictBridge | yes | yes |
| NFC | no | yes |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no | yes |
| AV output | yes | no |
| Nikon Coolpix P500 | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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| Timelapse recording | no | yes |
| GPS | no | yes |
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