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Nikon Coolpix P500 webpage
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
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Olympus Stylus 1
Stylus 1 vs Stylus 1s
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
P500 |
Stylus 1s |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
EVF |
EVF |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$399.95 |
$699.99 |
Street Price: |
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$549.00 |
Date Available: |
2011-03-15 |
2015-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
17.6 oz
(499 g)
includes batteries
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14.2 oz
(402 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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4.6 x
3.4 x
2.2 in.
(116 x
87 x
57 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 |
12.0 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.3 inch |
1/1.7 inch |
Sensor size: |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.54 microns |
1.92 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
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RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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None |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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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) |
3968 x 2976
(11.8 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 1280 x 960
(1.2 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400
(7.7 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1440
(2.8 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG |
JPEG, 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
8.0 |
7.0 |
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)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (120p)
320x240 (240p)
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Movie File Format: |
.MOV (H.264/MPEG-4) |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264) with linear PCM 16-bit 48kHz stereo audio / AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Zoom-Nikkor ED VR lens; 14 elements in 9 groups |
i.Zuiko Digital ED; 12 elements in 10 groups, 8 apherical; 9-step zoom function |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
23 -
810mm
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28 -
300mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4 -
144mm
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6 -
64mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
36.00x |
10.70x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.4 (wide) / f/5.7 (tele) - f/8 |
f/2.8 - f/8 (W/T); built-in 3-stop ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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5 -
60 cm
2.0 -
23.6 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
Body threads for opt. adapter |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
2x |
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 |
Contrast Detection: 35-area multiple AF (All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target, Small target) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
No |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF type; 0.24 in. TFT LCD, approx. 230,000 dot with diopter adjustment |
1.44M-dot LCD, 0.58x magnification (35mm eq.), ~100% coverage, ~18mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
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1,440,000 dots
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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0.58x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,000 dots
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1,040,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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No |
Selfie Screen: |
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No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
14.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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No |
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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 ISO 100 - 12800 (customizable, Default 100-1600) Manual ISO 100 - 12800, 1/3 EV steps |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Preset Manual (Custom) |
Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent , Flash, Manual (2), Kelvin |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/1500 - 8 sec |
1/2000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Matrix, Center weighted, Spot, Spot AF Area |
324-zone Digital ESP, Center-weighted Average, Spot |
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 |
Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Interval Shooting, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Sunset, Documents, Panorama (assist-only), Fireworks, Multiple Exposure, Beach & Snow), 11 Art Filters and 5 Art Effects. |
Self Timer: |
2 , 10, Smile seconds |
2, 12, custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Flash off, Fill flash, Slow sync |
Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Off, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync, Full, Manual, Wireless (4 channels, 4 groups) |
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.) |
ISO 1600 (W/T): 0.1 ‑ 10.3m / 0.3 - 34 ft. |
Max Flash Sync: |
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1/2000 (internal flash) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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UHS-I compliant |
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
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12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
.MOV (H.264/MPEG-4) |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264) with linear PCM 16-bit 48kHz stereo audio / AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Included Memory: |
102.0 MB |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
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No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
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Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Optional RM-UC1 Remote cable |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI with CEC |
Multi-connector (USB/AV/Remote); Type-D Micro HDMI |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.57 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
8.0 |
7.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
5 |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.16 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.12 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.012 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
1.5 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
7.5 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
220 shots |
450 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL5 |
Proprietary BLS-50 |
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 BLS-50 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 |
OLYMPUS Viewer 3 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. |
28-300mm equivalent f/2.8 stabilized lens, 1/1.7-inch BSI CMOS sensor, TruePic VI processor, high-res EVF, tilting LCD touchscreen, built-in Wi-Fi, 7fps full-res burst mode, Full HD 1080p movies. Available in black. |