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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L18 and Nikon Coolpix S500 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix L18 ×
Nikon Coolpix S500 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L18Nikon Coolpix S500
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberL18S500
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)9588
Width (mm)3022
Height (mm)6151
Weight (g)125125
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)87.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.88
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1836(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format-
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution-
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-QuickTime
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor lens, 5 elements in 5 groupsZoom-Nikkor
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.001.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.21 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; Face-Priority AF, AutoContrast Detect, includes Face Priority AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,400230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 1600)Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
-
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps-
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show (TBD)Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close up, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync.
  • and slow sync
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
Flash range description-1 ft. 8 in. to 24 ft. 7 in. / 0.5 to 7.5m (W), 1 ft. 8 in. to 13 ft. 1 in. / 0.5 to 4.0m (T);
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Included memory (MB)2126
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)370180
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary EN-EL10
Usable battery types
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x Proprietary EN-EL10 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • software suite cd-rom
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Special Features: Optical Lens shift VR, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-priority AF, D-Lighting



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