Nikon Coolpix B500 vs Ricoh GR II

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix B500 Ricoh GR II
      BrandNikonRicoh
      ModelCoolpix B500GR II
      Predecessor ModelRicoh GR
      Successor ModelRicoh GR III
      MSRP$299$799/£599
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix B500 Ricoh GR II
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inchAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm23.7 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels17 Megapixel16.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel16.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,200100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon Coolpix B500 Ricoh GR II
      ProcessorGR Engine V
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564928 x 3264
      Other Resolutions3:2 (3936 x 2608, 2912 x 1936, 1280 x 864), 4:3 (4352 x 3264, 3488 x 2068, 2592 x 1936x 1152 x 864), 1:1 (3264 x 3264, 1936 x 1936, 864 x 864)
      Image Aspect Ratios4:31:1, 4:3, 3:2
      Image File FormatJPEGDNG, JPEG
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, White Set
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix B500 Ricoh GR II
      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
      Number of Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix B500 Ricoh GR II
      Focal Length4 - 160 mm18.3 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range23 - 900 mm28 mm
      Optical Zoom40x1x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.0 - 6.5f/2.8 - 16.0
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm10 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix B500 Ricoh GR II
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix B500 Ricoh GR II
      ViewfinderOptical (optional)
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix B500 Ricoh GR II
      Min Shutter Speed1 sec300 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.4 fps4.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7.4 fps at 16 MP for up to 7 FramesUp to 4 fps at 16.9 MP for up to 999 Frames (JPEG) / 10 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Nikon Coolpix B500 Ricoh GR II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesTTL AutoAuto
      Flash On
      Flash Synchro.
      Manual Flash
      Red-Eye Flash Auto
      Red-Eye Flash On
      Red-Eye Flash Synchro
      Wireless
      Flash Range6.90 m at Auto ISO3.00 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix B500 Ricoh GR II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAutoAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1.8 to +17.8 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±4
      DXO Nikon Coolpix B500 Ricoh GR II
      DxO Low Light ISO1078
      DxO Color Depth23.6
      DxO Dynamic Range13.7
      DxO Overall Score80
      Video Nikon Coolpix B500 Ricoh GR II
      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
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix B500 Ricoh GR II
      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
      Speaker
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix B500 Ricoh GR II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix B500 Ricoh GR II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon Coolpix B500 Ricoh GR II
      Dimensions114 x 78 x 95 mm (4.49 x 3.07 x 3.74")111.7 x 61 x 34.7 mm (4.4 x 2.4 x 1.37")
      Weight (inc. batteries)541 g (1.19 lb / 19.08 oz)251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.05 x 5.55 x 3.9"
      Package Weight1.41 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix B500 Ricoh GR II
      Battery Pack4 x AADB-65
      Battery Life600 shots320 shots
      Internal Storage20 MB54 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Coolpix B500 Ricoh GR II
      Self TimerYes (2, 5, 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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