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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Nikon Coolpix P500 webpage
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
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Nikon D3S
D3S vs D4
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
P500 |
D4 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
EVF |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$399.95 |
$5999.95 |
Street Price: |
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$4,499.95 |
Date Available: |
2011-03-15 |
2012-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
17.6 oz
(499 g)
includes batteries
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47.5 oz
(1,347 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.5 x
3.3 x
4.0 in.
(116 x
84 x
103 mm)
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6.3 x
6.2 x
3.6 in.
(160 x
157 x
91 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
16.2 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.3 inch |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.54 microns |
7.31 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
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RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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89 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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24.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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13.1 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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2,965 |
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 3984 x 2656
(10.6 MP,
3:2), 3968 x 2232
(8.9 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1) |
4928 x 3280
(16.2 MP,
3:2), 3696 x 2456
(9.1 MP,
3:2), 2464 x 1640
(4.0 MP,
3:2), 4096 x 2720
(11.1 MP,
Other), 3072 x 2040
(6.3 MP,
Other), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 3200 x 2128
(6.8 MP,
3:2), 2400 x 1592
(3.8 MP,
Other), 1600 x 1064
(1.7 MP,
3:2), 4096 x 3280
(13.4 MP,
5:4), 3072 x 2456
(7.5 MP,
5:4), 2048 x 1640
(3.4 MP,
5:4) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG |
JPEG, NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG; TIFF (RGB) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
8.0 |
11.1 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30/15)
1280x720 (60/30)
960x540 (30)
640x480 (120/30)
320x240 (240)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
640x424 (30p/25p)
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Movie File Format: |
.MOV (H.264/MPEG-4) |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
Nikon F |
Lens: |
Zoom-Nikkor ED VR lens; 14 elements in 9 groups |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
23 -
810mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4 -
144mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
36.00x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/3.4 (wide) / f/5.7 (tele) - f/8 |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect AF: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking |
Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, and 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors with f/8 supported by 11 sensors) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
No |
Manual Focus: |
No |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF type; 0.24 in. TFT LCD, approx. 230,000 dot with diopter adjustment |
SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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0.70x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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0.70x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,000 dots
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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No |
Selfie Screen: |
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No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
46.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (160 to 800), Fixed Range Auto (160 to 200, 160 to 400), High ISO Sensitivity Auto (ISO 160 to 1600) 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto, 100 - 12,800, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 204,800 in Hi-4 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Preset Manual (Custom) |
Auto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored), choose color temperature (2500 K-10000 K), all with fine-tuning |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/1500 - 8 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Matrix, Center weighted, Spot, Spot AF Area |
91K-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted (75% given to 8, 12, 15 or 20mm circle), Spot (4mm) centered on selected focus area |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
19 Scene modes including Advanced Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Party/Indoor, Beach, Snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Close-up, Food, Museum, Fireworks show, Black and white copy, Panorama, Pet portrait; Easy Panorama Scene mode |
None |
Self Timer: |
2 , 10, Smile seconds |
2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Flash off, Fill flash, Slow sync |
Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
[W]: 0.5 to 8.0 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 26 ft.) [T]: 2.2 to 4.5 m (7ft 3 in. to 14 ft.) |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
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1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
ISO 518 hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
CF1 / XQD |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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UDMA7 compliant |
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
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NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG; TIFF (RGB) |
Movie File Format: |
.MOV (H.264/MPEG-4) |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM) |
Included Memory: |
102.0 MB |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
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No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Ethernet |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
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Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Optional wired, wireless |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI with CEC |
Type-C mini HDMI with uncompressed video support, DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal, Audio input (stereo 3.5mm jack with power), Audio output (stereo 3.5mm jack), Peripheral connector for WT-5 |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.57 |
0.41 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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0.39 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.39 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
8.0 |
11.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
5 |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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11.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Unlimited |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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11.1 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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62 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.16 seconds |
0.21 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.12 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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1.50 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.197 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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0.043 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.012 seconds |
0.043 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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OVF:
Full Autofocus lag, 51-point Auto Area = 0.254s
Live View:
Full Autofocus lag = 1.497s
Prefocused lag: 0.197s |
Startup Time: |
1.5 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
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0.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
7.5 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
220 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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2600 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL5 |
Proprietary EN-EL18 (10.8v 2000mAh) |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL18 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP/Vista/7, MacOS-X 10.4.11+ |
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Notes & Features: |
Tilting Hi-res LCD, 5-way VR Image Stabilization, Dual EXPEED C2 processors, full PASM, 19 Scene modes, full 1080p HD movies, HS movies up to 120 fps, HDMI output, Easy Panorama Scene mode, Advanced Night Landscape mode, Night Portrait mode, Smile Timer, Face Priority AF, Blink Warning, Red-eye Fix, Skin Softening, Best Shot Selector. Available in black or red. |
16.2-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor, Expeed 3 processor, Upgraded 51-point AF module, 91K-pixel RGB exposure sensor, Bursts up to 10 fps with AE/AF, 11 fps with AF/AE locked, Full HD video capture, Dual Compact Flash and XQD card slots, Ethernet port, Illuminated controls, External headphone and mic jacks. |