Nikon Coolpix B500 vs Nikon Coolpix B700
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Nikon Coolpix B500: 542 g ; Nikon Coolpix B700: 570 g
- Sensor resolution: Nikon Coolpix B500: 4612 x 3468 ; Nikon Coolpix B700: 5183 x 3897
- Effective megapixels: Nikon Coolpix B500: 16.0 ; Nikon Coolpix B700: 20.2
- Max. video mode: Nikon Coolpix B500: 1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p) ; Nikon Coolpix B700: 3840x2160 (30p/25p)
- Battery: Nikon Coolpix B500: 4 x AA batteries ; Nikon Coolpix B700: EN-EL23 lithium-ion battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Nikon Coolpix B700 (20.2).
| Specification | Nikon Coolpix B500 | Nikon Coolpix B700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | Coolpix B500 | Coolpix B700 |
| Year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 113.5 x 78.3 x 94.9 mm | 125 x 85 x 106.5 mm |
| Weight | 542 g | 570 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) | 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) |
| Sensor resolution | 4612 x 3468 | 5183 x 3897 |
| Crop factor | 5.62 | 5.62 |
| Total megapixels | 16.76 | 21.14 |
| Effective megapixels | 16.0 | 20.2 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| ISO | Auto, 80-3200 | Auto, 100-3200 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 1 sec | 15 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/5000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | No | Yes |
| Shutter priority | No | Yes |
| White balance presets | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p) | 3840x2160 (30p/25p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 921,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Viewfinder | — | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | 4 x AA batteries | EN-EL23 lithium-ion battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | f3.0 - f6.5 | f3.3 - f6.5 |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | f16.9 - f36.5 | f18.5 - f36.5 |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 23 - 900 mm | 24 - 1440 mm |
| Optical zoom | 40x | 60x |
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Normal focus range | 30 cm | 50 cm |
| Macro focus range | 1 cm | 1 cm |