Nikon Coolpix B500 vs Nikon Coolpix B700

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix B700
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelCoolpix B500Coolpix B700
      MSRP$299$499
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix B700
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels17 Megapixel21.14 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel20.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,200100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix B700
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34565184 x 3888
      Image Aspect Ratios4:34:3
      Image File FormatJPEG
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, White Set
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix B700
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix B700
      Focal Length4 - 160 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range23 - 900 mm24 - 1440 mm
      Optical Zoom40x60x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.0 - 6.5f/3.3 - 6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix B700
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix B700
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Resolution921k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix B700
      Min Shutter Speed1 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.4 fps5.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7.4 fps at 16 MP for up to 7 Frames
      Flash Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix B700
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesTTL Auto
      Flash Range6.90 m at Auto ISO7.50 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix B700
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix B700
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4/MPEG-4
      1920 x 1080p at 15/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      640 x 480 at 25/29.97/100 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix B700
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/ONo
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix B700
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix B700
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix B700
      Dimensions114 x 78 x 95 mm (4.49 x 3.07 x 3.74")125 x 85 x 107 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 4.21")
      Weight (inc. batteries)541 g (1.19 lb / 19.08 oz)565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.3 x 6.4 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.25 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix B700
      Battery Pack4 x AAEN-EL23
      Battery Life600 shots350 shots
      Internal Storage20 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix B700
      Self TimerYes (2, 5, 10 secs)Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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