| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon |
| Model | Coolpix P500 |
| Successor Model | Nikon Coolpix P510 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Bridge |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12.75 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 160 - 3,200 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Expeed C2 |
| Max Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 |
| Other Resolutions | 4000 x 3000, 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 2944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Tracking Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 23 - 810 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 36x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.4 - 5.7 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 50 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 921k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 8 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/1500 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 0.8 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow-sync |
| Flash Range | 8.00 m |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot Spot AF-area |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 103 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 4.06") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz) |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL5 |
| Battery Life | 220 shots |
| Internal Storage | 102 MB |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | |
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