Nikon Coolpix P500 vs Nikon Coolpix P1000

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P1000
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelCoolpix P500Coolpix P1000
      Predecessor ModelNikon Coolpix P900
      Successor ModelNikon Coolpix P510
      MSRP$999
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P1000
      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 Pixels12.75 Megapixel16.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 3,200100 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P1000
      ProcessorExpeed C2Expeed
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4000 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 Ratios4:3, 16:94:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Focal Length4.5 - 539 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range23 - 810 mm24 - 3000 mm
      Optical Zoom36x125x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 5.7f/2.8 - 8
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Screen Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coatingTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.20"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P1000
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage99%
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +3
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Min Shutter Speed8 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting0.8 fps7.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7 fps at 16 MP for up to 7 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow-sync
      Auto
      Flash Range8.00 m12.00 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      Video Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4/MPEG-4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Dimensions116 x 84 x 103 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 4.06")146 x 119 x 181 mm (5.75 x 4.69 x 7.13")
      Weight (inc. batteries)494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz)1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.85 x 7.45 x 7.15"
      Package Weight4.775 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Battery PackEN-EL5EN-EL20a
      Battery Life220 shots250 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage102 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
      Other Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P1000
      Self TimerYes (10 or 2 sec)Yes (2 or 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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