Solid performer for your life’s story

• Overview
• Specifications

• The COOLPIX B500 feels great in your hands, whether you're zooming in with its super telephoto NIKKOR glass lens or recording 1080p Full HD video using the flip-up LCD. And it takes all the work out of shooting beautiful photos and videos with its 16 megapixel low-light sensor, Lens-Shift Vibration Reduction (VR), easy menus and controls, fun creative effects and outstanding automatic operation. Plus, the whole time you're shooting, the COOLPIX B500 can be easily and seamlessly connected to a compatible smartphone through Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology for instant photo sharing and remote camera control. Simply brilliant.

  Few shots are too far away for the COOLPIX B500's NIKKOR ED glass lens. 40x optical zoom gives you super telephoto power, then Dynamic Fine Zoom, an enhanced digital zoom, effectively doubles that reach for a whopping 80x zoom. Lens-Shift Vibration Reduction (VR) keeps your shots steady—crucial at such long distances—and a 16-megapixel backside illuminated CMOS sensor captures every detail.

  The COOLPIX B500 is a powerful video camera, too. Capture moments in Full HD 1080p quality with stereo sound and marvel at how 4-Axis Hybrid Vibration Reduction (VR) counteracts shaky hands for tripod-steady videos. Transform a regular video into a thrilling fast-motion sequence with the new Superlapse Movie feature, great for first-person perspectives, sports moments, video tours and more.

  When shooting photos, Lens-Shift Vibration Reduction (VR) counteracts the smallest movements for sharper, clearer photos. When recording video, 4-Axis Hybrid VR offsets up/down, left/right, in/out and even tilting movements for remarkably steady videos, even if you're walking or riding in a car.

  Easily match your situation to one of 18 Scene Modes like Beach, Snow, Night Portrait, Sunset and more, and enjoy effortless great shots. Or, choose Easy Auto Mode and let the camera choose for you.

  It's frustrating when a smartphone camera focuses on the wrong thing. With the COOLPIX B500, Target Finding AF quickly determines your intended subject and puts the focus where it belongs—on your subject. 
  
  

  Create beautiful photos of the people you care about. Smart Portrait System activates several features ideal for portraits, like Face Priority AF, Skin Softening, Blink Warning and more.

  The COOLPIX B500 is so energy efficient, you can take up to 600 shots on four regular AA alkaline batteries. Capture an entire vacation—and then some—on just one set of batteries.

  Easily create artistic high-impact photos with the new Creative Mode. Select from five professionally developed presets that combine options like aperture, contrast and color reproduction for stunning results. Preview the effects before you shoot or capture one image all five ways and pick your favorite.

• Body type
  Body type	SLR-like (bridge)
  Sensor
  Max resolution	4608 x 3456
  Image ratio w:h	4:3
  Effective pixels	16 megapixels
  Sensor photo detectors	17 megapixels
  Sensor size	1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
  Sensor type	BSI-CMOS
  Image
  ISO	Auto, 80-3200
  White balance presets	5
  Custom white balance	Yes
  Image stabilization	Optical
  Uncompressed format	No
  Optics & Focus
  Focal length (equiv.)	22.5–900 mm
  Optical zoom	40×
  Maximum aperture	F3–6.5
  Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor) Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View
  Digital zoom	Yes (4x)
  Manual focus	No
  Normal focus range	30 cm (11.81″)
  Macro focus range	1 cm (0.39″)
  Screen / viewfinder
  Articulated LCD	Tilting
  Screen size	3″
  Screen dots	921,000
  Touch screen	No
  Screen type	TFT LCD
  Live view	Yes
  Viewfinder type	None
  Photography features
  Minimum shutter speed	1 sec
  Maximum shutter speed	1/4000 sec
  Aperture priority	No
  Shutter priority	No
  Manual exposure mode	No
  Subject / scene modes	Yes
  Built-in flash	Yes
  Flash range	6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
  External flash	No
  Continuous drive	7.4 fps
  Self-timer	Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
  Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot
  Exposure compensation	±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
  Videography features
  Resolutions	1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
  Format	MPEG-4, H.264
  Videography notes	High speed modes: 1080/15p and 12.5p, 480/100p and 125p
  Microphone	Stereo
  Speaker	Mono
  Storage
  Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC
  Storage included	20MB
  Connectivity
  USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
  HDMI	Yes (micro-HDMI)
  Microphone port	No
  Headphone port	No
  Wireless	Built-In
  Wireless notes	Has 'always on' Bluetooth to maintain connection
  Remote control	Yes (via smartphone)
  Physical
  Environmentally sealed	No
  Battery	AA
  Battery description	Four AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, NiMH)
  Battery Life (CIPA)	600
  Weight (inc. batteries)	541 g (1.19 lb / 19.08 oz)
  Dimensions	114 x 78 x 95 mm (4.49 x 3.07 x 3.74″)
  Other features
  Orientation sensor	Yes
  GPS	None