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Nikon Coolpix B500 1/2.3"

Compact Camera

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Nikon Coolpix B500 is an entry-level 1/2.3" compact camera with a large zoom range. Introduced by Nikon in 2016, it comes with a 1/2.3" sensor with 16 MP (4608 x 3456) resolution.

The camera has a good battery life, though it is nothing to write home about. It should be noted for having a 80 base ISO, which promises cleaner shots. The Coolpix B500's 7.4 fps burst rate limits its use for certain types of photography, but it is hardly something that most photographers should worry about.

Nikon has endowed this compact camera with a 40x zoom lens, which can be quite useful for travels. Last but not least, the camera can focus quite close to the subject.

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What we found

Neofiliac score 37%

Pros

Long battery life
80 base ISO
Very useful 40x super zoom

Cons

Menu not touch-enabled
Tiny 1/2.3-inch sensor
Low 7.4 fps burst rate
Low 16 MP resolution
Lacks weather sealing

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