Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix B500 and Nikon Coolpix L840

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix B500 and Nikon Coolpix L840 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix B500 ×
Nikon Coolpix L840 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix L840
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberB500L840
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20162015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)114114
Width (mm)9696
Height (mm)7878
Weight (g)541538
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon L840-
SuccessorNikon B600Nikon B500
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)16.116.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)7.47.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC 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 elementsZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 12 elements in 9 groups including ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)23.00 - 900.0023.00 - 855.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.00 - 160.004.00 - 152.00
Zoom ratio (x)4038
Aperture range (f)0.08 - 0.330.08 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3030
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AFContrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF
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)921,000921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)125125
Iso settingsAuto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; *Available when using Auto modeAuto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; *Available when using Auto mode
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 11/1500 - 4
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)Matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)
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, MoonSmart Portrait, Backlighting, Bird Watching, Beach, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Moon
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
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.9m [T]: 1.5 to 3.5mAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.9m [T]: 1.5 to 3.5m
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2020
Included memory typeInternalInternal
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
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • dc input
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)7.47.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)77
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-740
Battery form factor4 x AA4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included4 x Alkaline AAs4 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported--
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black and red.Available in black or red. (Other colors may be available depending on region.)



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