Nikon Coolpix B500 vs Nikon Coolpix W300
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Nikon Coolpix B500: 2016 ; Nikon Coolpix W300: 2017
- Weight: Nikon Coolpix B500: 542 g ; Nikon Coolpix W300: 231 g
- Max. video mode: Nikon Coolpix B500: 1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p) ; Nikon Coolpix W300: 3840x2160 (30p/25p)
- Battery: Nikon Coolpix B500: 4 x AA batteries ; Nikon Coolpix W300: EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery
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The available specifications do not establish a clear advantage for a particular use. Choose based on the features you need below.
| Specification | Nikon Coolpix B500 | Nikon Coolpix W300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | Coolpix B500 | Coolpix W300 |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 113.5 x 78.3 x 94.9 mm | 111.5 x 66 x 29 mm |
| Weight | 542 g | 231 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 | 4612 x 3468 |
| Crop factor | 5.62 | 5.62 |
| Total megapixels | 16.76 | 16.76 |
| Effective megapixels | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| ISO | Auto, 80-3200 | Auto, 125-6400 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 1 sec | 1 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 | No |
| Shutter priority | No | No |
| 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 | 921,000 dots |
| 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-EL12 lithium-ion battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | f3.0 - f6.5 | f2.8 - f4.9 |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | f16.9 - f36.5 | f15.7 - f27.5 |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 23 - 900 mm | 24 - 120 mm |
| Optical zoom | 40x | 5x |
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Normal focus range | 30 cm | 50 cm |
| Macro focus range | 1 cm | 1 cm |