Nikon D500 vs Nikon Coolpix A

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D500 Nikon Coolpix A
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD500Coolpix A
      Predecessor ModelNikon D300S
      MSRP$2000/ £1729 (body only), $3069 / £2479 (w/16-80mm lens)$1100/£1000/€1100
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D500 Nikon Coolpix A
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm23.6 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels21.56 Megapixel16.93 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.9 Megapixel16.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 1,640,000100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D500 Nikon Coolpix A
      ProcessorEXPEED 5
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37124928 x 3264
      Other Resolutions4176 x 2784, 2784 x 1856
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, TIFF
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D500 Nikon Coolpix A
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Center
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points153
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points990
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D500 Nikon Coolpix A
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 mm
      Optical Zoom1x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance10 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D500 Nikon Coolpix A
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD monitor
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,359k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D500 Nikon Coolpix A
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.67x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint16 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D500 Nikon Coolpix A
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps4.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.9 MP for up to 200 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Nikon D500 Nikon Coolpix A
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow-sync
      Flash Range11.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/2000 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalShoe Mount
      Exposure Nikon D500 Nikon Coolpix A
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) at 1/3 EV increments
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D500 Nikon Coolpix A
      DxO Low Light ISO13241164
      DxO Color Depth24.123.4
      DxO Dynamic Range14.013.8
      DxO Overall Score8480
      Video Nikon D500 Nikon Coolpix A
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080p
      1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D500 Nikon Coolpix A
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D500 Nikon Coolpix A
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1 LE
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D500 Nikon Coolpix A
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D500 Nikon Coolpix A
      Dimensions147 x 115 x 81 mm (5.79 x 4.53 x 3.19")111 x 64 x 40 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz)299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.5 x 6.3 x 6"7.2 x 6 x 4.2"
      Package Weight3.6 lb1.9 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D500 Nikon Coolpix A
      Battery PackEN-EL15EN-EL20
      Battery Life1240 shots230 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D500 Nikon Coolpix A
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secYes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy, Carbon Fiber
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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