Nikon P500 12.1MP Advanced Digital Camera - Black
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36x Optical Zoom 22.5-810mm with Image Stabilization, 3" Tilt LCD, HDR function, Full HD 1080p video recording with stereo sound, Up to ISO 3200
NIVO#: 27060Mnf.#: CP-P500-B
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Overview & Features top

Nikon P500 Compact Digital Camera

The 36x zoom NIKKOR lens for the COOLPIX P500 features an ED glass element, 22.5 mm wide-angle to 810 mm super-telephoto* coverage, as well as a new side-mounted zoom control for stable handling. Versatile reach and range is further enhanced by a 7.5 cm (3-in.) vari-angle 921k-dot (approx.) high-resolution Clear Color Display that can be tilted as much as 90 degrees upward or 82 degrees downward.

Versatile high-speed continuous shooting options

When shooting in the P/S/A/M exposure modes, User Setting mode or Pet portrait mode, a press of the new dedicated continuous shooting mode button allows quick switching from single-frame to continuous shooting at a rapid 8-fps (approx.) for full-resolution (4000 x 3000) images*. Other continuous shooting modes include Continuous H (approx. 60fps/120fps) and the Pre-shooting cache.

High image quality for stills and video

Helping ensure beautiful pictures at night or in challenging lighting conditions is a 12.1 effective megapixel back illuminated CMOS image sensor that achieves higher sensitivity with lower noise. Sensor shift and electronic VR image stabilization also contribute to image quality. And Nikon's EXPEED C2 dual image processor provides the power to greatly reduce noise and distortion in movies, and to correct for distortion in still images shot at extremely wide angles. Full HD movie recording with stereo sound.

Record full 1080p HD movies with stereo sound at the press of a button. Operate the optical zoom while recording, or save a still image at any time by pressing the shutter button. And the built-in HDMI mini connector with HDMI-CEC support enables output to your HDTV.

Features

  • Slow and fast motion movie recording
  • Night Portrait, Backlighting (HDR) and Night Landscape modes for beautiful pictures in challenging conditions
  • Mode dial for easy access to useful functions
  • Advanced shooting modes (P, S, A, and M)
  • Electronic viewfinder for sharp, steady shooting
  • 360°/180° Easy Panorama mode
Specification top
General
Model
<not specified>
Color
Black
Type
Compact
 
Sensor
Effective Megapixels
12.1 megapixels
Sensor Type
1/2.3" CCD
ISO Sensitivity
160 - 3200
 
Display
LCD Size
3 inch
LCD Resolution
921,000 pixels
Touch Screen
-
Swivel Screen
-
 
Lens
Optical Zoom (x)
36x
Digital Zoom (x)
4x
Focal Length
225 - 810 mm
Aperture @ Wide
<not specified>
Aperture @ Telephoto
<not specified>
 
Image Recording
Max Resolution (H)
4,000
Max Resolution (V)
3,000
File Format
JPEG
 
Movie Recording
Max Video Resolution
x 1080
Frames Per Second (FPS)
60
Sound Recording
Stereo
File Format
AVI
 
Manual Controls
Manual Focus
Yes
Manual Exposure
<not specified>
Manual White Balance
-
 
Other Features
Image Stabilization
<not specified>
Print Compliance
<not specified>
Waterproof
-
 
Interfaces
Digital Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 
A/V Output
<not specified>
 
Storage
Included Memory Card
Yes
Memory Card Type
Secure Digital (SD) 
SDXC
Secure Digital Hight Capacity (SDHC) 
Memory Card Capacity
4 GB
Internal Memory
102 MB
 
Power
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion Rechargeable
 
Physical Characteristics
Weight
494 grams
Width
116 mm
Height
84 mm
Depth
103 mm
 
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Ratings & Summary
Overall score (1281)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.0/10
Expert score (36)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.9/10
User score (1245)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.6/10
  
Design (6)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.6/10
Value for money (15)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.3/10
Features (13)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.3/10
Ease of use (10)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.9/10
Performance (69)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.9/10
Picture quality (77)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.0/10
Overall quality (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.0/10
Display (72)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.1/10
PROS• good image quality • easy to use • great zoom • fast/accurate auto-focus • image stabilization
Expert Reviews
Digitaltrends
21 July 2011
Nikon Coolpix P500
The Nikon Coolpix P500 turns up objects you can’t even see with incredible 36x zoom, but optical image stabilization would make it easier to use at the most extreme zoom levels. Read more ...
PROS36x optical zoom (22.5-810mm, 12-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, 8fps for five shots, 1080p video capture
CONSSensor-shift stabilization not as good as OIS, Battery only rated for 220 shots, Awkward placement for burst key, Uses AC adaptor charging
8.0/10
What Digital Camera
22 June 2011
Nikon Coolpix P500 Review
With a massive 36x optical zoom lens the Nikon Coolpix P500 offers one of the largest optical magnifications on offer. The Nikon Coolpix P500 review follows. Read more ...
PROSSuperb handling, excellent build quality, impressive images on occasion
CONSPin cushioning at wide angle, limited tonal range
8.9/10
Digital Camera Review
21 April 2011
Nikon Coolpix P500 Review
The P500 offers a wider zoom range than its P100 predecessor. Overall image quality is very good, though photos at the long end of the zoom are disappointingly soft. Read more ...
PROSGood ISO performance, Very good shutter lag and AF acquisition times, Good color rendition, Relatively distortion free lens
CONSBattery charges in camera, Image quality a bit soft at telephoto
8.0/10
User Reviews
dpreview.com
27 October 2011
A good camera compared to its competitors
I bought the P500 a month ago and generally I'm satisfied. The main features are: 1- 36x zoom 2- Image stabilization 3- Amazing Option while using the manual mode. 4- Stereo Audio 5- great monitor with Tilt option 6- Full HD video, with fast motion 15 fps full HD, slow motion 120 fps VGA, and slow... Read more ...
PROSI bought the P500 a month ago and generally I'm satisfied. The main features are: 1- 36x zoom 2- Image stabilization 3- Amazing Option while using the manual mode. 4- Stereo Audio 5- great monitor with Tilt option 6- Full HD video, with fast motion 15 fps full HD, slow motion 120 fps VGA, and slow...
CONSNikon P500 lack few features: 1- poor and slow focusing << annoying especially in the 36x 2- Lens cap must be removed before using. 3- can't put additional lens (compared to Canon SX40 HS) 4- Can't put external flash 5- No time-lapse 6- maximum shutter speed 1/1500 (compared to Canon SX40 HS 1/3200...
7.2/10
Newegg
12 March 2012
I forgot to Add
Also it doesn't have a hot shoe...having one would be a tremendous advantage. Read more ...
PROSSee prior feedback
CONSFor some reason Nikon didn't put threads for filters on the lens...I fail to understand that since the use of filters is highly desireable!
10.0/10
epinions.com
8 February 2012
Great camera with monster zoom and minimal shutter lag
I bought this camera in August, 2011 for use during a trip to Alaska. Read more ...
PROSGood picture quality, minimal shutter lag, easy to use
CONSA bit pricy
8.0/10