Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot N100 and Nikon Coolpix B500

Comparison of Canon PowerShot N100 and Nikon Coolpix B500 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix B500 ×
Canon PowerShot N100 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix B500Canon PowerShot N100
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberB500N100
Camera formatMid-SizedUltra Compact
Release year (year)20162014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)114105
Width (mm)9636
Height (mm)7868
Weight (g)541289
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon L840-
SuccessorNikon B600-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)16.112.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0743.32
Sensor width (mm)6.177.6
Sensor height (mm)4.555.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.9
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Anti aliasing filterNone-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)7.4-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)12030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)MP4 [Video: MPEG4-AVC (H.264), Audio: MPEG4 AAC-LC (stereo)]
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 12 elements in 9 groups including 3 ED elementsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)23.00 - 900.0024.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.00 - 160.002.00 - 26.00
Zoom ratio (x)405
Aperture range (f)0.08 - 0.330.18 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)305
Macro focus range (cm)-3 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AFContrast Detect AF: AiAF (9-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object Select and Track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,000921,600
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)12580
Iso settingsAuto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; *Available when using Auto modeAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • auto (including face detection wb)
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 11/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesSmart Portrait, Backlighting, Beach, Bird-watching, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, MoonDual Capture, SCN (Smart Auto (58 scenes detected), Creative Shot, P, Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.9m [T]: 1.5 to 3.5mAuto ISO: 50cm - 7.0m (W), 50cm - 2.3m (T)
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-UHS-I
Other memory-UHS-I compliant
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)20-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
-
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)7.4-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-330
Battery form factor4 x AAProprietary NB-12L
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x Alkaline AAs1 x Proprietary NB-12L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported--
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black and red.Canon HS System, Intelligent IS System, DIGIC 6 processor, 1080p Full HD movies, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, rear-facing 0



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