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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix B500 and Nikon Coolpix P530 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P530 ×
Nikon Coolpix B500 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P530Nikon Coolpix B500
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberP530B500
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20142016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)123114
Width (mm)9896
Height (mm)8478
Weight (g)494541
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Nikon L840
Successor-Nikon B600
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 filter-None
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 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 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 (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)77.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo)MP4 (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; 14 elements in 10 groups (4 ED lens elements)Zoom-Nikkor ED VR; 12 elements in 9 groups including 3 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 1,000.0023.00 - 900.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 180.004.00 - 160.00
Zoom ratio (x)4240
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.330.08 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject TrackingContrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 0.5 cm (0.2-in.) approx. 201K-dot equivalent LCD with the -4 to +4 m-1 diopter adjustment-
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)100125
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode); ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12Auto, 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)1/4000 - 151/1500 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted, SpotMatrix, 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 modesBacklighting, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Panorama assist, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, MuseumSmart Portrait, Backlighting, Beach, Bird-watching, 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 8.0m (1ft. 8 in. to 26 ft.) [T]: 1.5 to 4.5m (5 ft. to 14 ft.)Auto 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)5620
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC-+
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • mini (type c) hdmi
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)77.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)77
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)240-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL54 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable4 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black.Available in black and red.



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