Nikon Coolpix B500

Nikon Coolpix B500 was announced in 2016 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Bridge camera with 16 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 3,200. The camera has a Tilting 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution.

Nikon Coolpix B500 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Here is the Nikon Coolpix Bxxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Nikon Coolpix Bxxx series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Nikon B600 Compare	January 2019	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	125 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon B700 Compare	February 2016	20.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Articulated 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon B500	February 2016	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Tilting 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix B600 vs Coolpix B700 vs Coolpix B500.

In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix B500.

Tilting screen

Nikon Coolpix B500 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 921k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes this camera very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Nikon Coolpix B500 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Camera can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.

No Image Stabilization

The camera does not have an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth

Camera has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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USB Input and HDMI Output

Nikon Coolpix B500 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon Coolpix B500 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 600 shots.

Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

The camera has 20 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Nikon Coolpix B500's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 7.4 fps.

Flash

Nikon Coolpix B500 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 6.90 m at Auto ISO.

Nikon Coolpix B500 has dimensions of 114 x 78 x 95 mm (4.49 x 3.07 x 3.74"). It weighs 541 g (1.19 lb / 19.08 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

114 mm (4.49")

78 mm (3.07")

78 mm (3.07")

95 mm (3.74")