At A Glance

The 36X-optical-zoom Nikon Coolpix P500 is a versatile, speedy camera with features that address the needs of photo enthusiasts and snapshooters.

Manufacturer’s Description

You've never been closer to the action than you are with this 36x wide-angle optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens. Its optical zoom (22.5-810mm) pulls you in from wide panoramas to crisp close ups. Plus, a side zoom control marks the end of shaky zooms-freeing you to capture great action photos with minimal blur. So whether you're shooting a mountain vista or zooming in on a snowboarder, say goodbye to missed shots. This lens catches it all. It even allows for macro shooting as close as 0.4 inches!

The Specs

Display
Display size 3.0 inches
Viewfinder Electronic
Touchscreen 0
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Power
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions
Width 4.6 inches
Depth 4.1 inches
Height 3.3 inches
Weight 1.09375 pounds
Lens Features
Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) 22.5 mm
Maximum aperture 3.5
Storage Media
SD card
  • SD Memory Card
  • SDHC Memory Card
  • SDXC Memory Card
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Very Good
Color Very Good
Sharpness Good
Distortion Very Good
Video Quality Good
Video Sound Quality Very Good
Performance
Number of Shots 220