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Nikon Coolpix P500

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"We found that regardless of AF area mode, auto-focus speed was satisfactory for still subjects, but too slow for fast-moving ones. Manual focusing is also possible"
photographyblog.com | talking about the P500's auto-focus
"the Nikon Coolpix P500 remains a good choice for those who want the convenience of a superzoom but also require the creative control provided by a higher-end camera."
photographyblog.com | talking about the P500's overall-performance

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P500

Zoom
Great zoom
36x
Wide angle
Wide angle lens
23 mm
Screen resolution
High resolution screen
920k dots
High-speed framerate
High speed movies
240 fps
Image stabilization
Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Screen flips out
Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Canon EOS 500D

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Canon EOS 500D

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 500D

Screen resolution
High resolution screen
920k dots
Size
Really small
Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
True resolution
High true resolution
15.1 MP
Sensor size
Large sensor
APS-C 22.3x14.9mm
Badge
Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Badge
Phase detection autofocus
fast and accurate

differences

Advantages of the Canon 500D

Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
Help
Catch candid moments easily
Sensor size Much larger sensor APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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Around 12x larger sensor
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 15.1 MP vs 9.7 MP
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Capture more than 50% more detail in your photos
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
Help
Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Size Smaller 129x98x62 mm vs 116x84x103 mm
Help
More than 20% smaller
Thickness Significantly thinner 2.4" vs 4.1"
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Around 40% thinner
Battery life Longer battery life 400 shots vs 220 shots
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More than 80% more shots per battery charge
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs None
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Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Viewfinder Has an optical viewfinder Pentamirror vs Digital
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Optical viewfinders save battery life and are more detailed
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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2x faster max shutter speed
Longest exposure Longer exposures 30s vs 8s
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Around 4x longer exposures
Canon EOS 500D Learn more about
the Canon 500D

Advantages of the Nikon P500

Image stabilization Image stabilization Sensor shift vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 240 fps vs None
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Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 3.4 fps
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Around 3x faster continuous shooting
Weight Slightly lighter 481 g vs 520 g
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Around 10% lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $299.99 vs $539.00
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The best price we've seen is $239 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Nikon Coolpix P500 Learn more about
the Nikon P500
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon EOS 500D Canon EOS 500D
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Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P500
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix P500. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a super zoom.

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similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen resolution Very high resolution screens Help
920k dots
Movie format Full HD (1080p) video Help
500D:1080p @ 20fps
P500:1080p @ 30fps
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
500D:Pentamirror
P500:Digital
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Weight Heavy Help
500D:520 g
P500:481 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
500D:2.4"
P500:4.1"
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Size Large Help
500D:129x98x62 mm
P500:116x84x103 mm
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$347 - $380

Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Canon EOS 550D

Canon EOS 550D

Entry-level DSLR

$691 - $916 body only

$731 - $874 with 18-55mm lens

True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $547 with 18-55mm lens

Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Color depth Has slightly more color depth
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Screen resolution Has a much lower resolution screen
Canon EOS 1100D

Canon EOS 1100D

Entry-level DSLR

$489 - $559 body only

$587 - $643 with 18-55mm lens

Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
Thickness Is thicker
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens

Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Thickness Is thicker
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000

Entry-level DSLR

$487 with 18-55mm lens

Color depth Has slightly more color depth
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Live view Doesn't let you preview your photos on the screen
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor

Canon EOS 500D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EOS 600D

Canon EOS 600D

Entry-level DSLR

$863 with 18-55mm lens

External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Size Larger
Startup delay More startup delay
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$848 - $1,304 body only

$1,177 - $1,342 with 18-135mm lens

External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Size Larger
Weight Heavier
Canon EOS 450D

Canon EOS 450D

Entry-level DSLR

$1,110 body only

Battery life Longer battery life
Color depth Better color depth
Movie format Does not take movies
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen

Nikon Coolpix P500 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$397 - $400

Zoom Significantly more zoom
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Fujifilm FinePix HS33 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS33 EXR

Super zoom

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
3D Takes 3D photos
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Super zoom

$409

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
GPS Has a GPS
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Fujifilm FinePix HS22 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS22

Super zoom

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$399

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
3D Takes 3D photos
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle

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