Testseek.com have collected 73 expert reviews of the Nikon Coolpix P500 and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nikon Coolpix P500.
July 2011
(75%)
73 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(89%)
75 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
75010073
The editors liked
Good color reproduction and image quality
Good 1080p video recording
Superb LCD display
36x optical zoom
Rugged build
Ergonomics
Hybrid image stabilization
Auto-bracketing
Solid design
Overflowing with photo and movie features
Fast shooting performance for its class
Good automated and manual controls
36X zoom with 22.5mm wideangle
Highspeed movie and burst modes
Very good image quality
The editors didn't like
Noise at ISO 400 and higher
Image quality could have been better
Lowest ISO 160
No automatic panorama stitch mode
Photo and video quality is very soft at high ISOs and in low-light conditions
So the Coolpix P500 performed horribly in our color accuracy test, especially for a Nikon. But here’s the thing: during our time with the camera, the images produced were actually very attractive. If you’d handed us sample photos from this model befor...
Nikon's CoolPix P500 has gone above and beyond in the world of Mega-Zoom digicams. Introducing its 36x Nikkor optical zoom lens, it has surpassed everyone with its amazing range. Assisting this incredible zoom lens is a 12.1 backside illuminated CMOS i...
Abstract: The Nikon Coolpix P500 ($399) is a fully loaded super zoom camera with a whopping 36X, 22.5 - 810 mm optical zoom lens (the largest available at the moment), an articulating LCD, manual controls, fast continuous shooting, and Full HD movie recording. ...
The Nikon Coolpix P500 offers a lot of features on top of its 36X optical zoom that will appeal to enthusiasts and snapshooters alike. The wide range of features means that anyone can pick up the camera and start shooting or, in the case of experience...
Abstract: The camera can shoot 5 frames in one second at full quality, and if you’re willing to sacrifice some quality, Nikon rates this camera at 120 frames per second. It records 1080p video at 30 frames per second. The 3-inch LCD tilts and moves to allow...
Abstract: At the CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show, held in Japan at the beginning of this year, Nikon introduced nine new digital cameras, including the Nikon Coolpix P500. The 12.1 megapixel Nikon Coolpix P500 belongs to the Performance series, which is ...
Impressive zoom range, from 22.5 to 810mm equivalent, Two zoom controls for more user choice, Small, light, attractive body, Improved grip, Backside illuminated sensor, 1080p movie mode with optical zoom, Stereo audio recording for videos, AF-assist la...
It's easy to accidentally activate the side zoom control, extending the lens inadvertently, Charging via USB makes charging a spare more difficult, since the camera does the charging, and it's unavailable while charging is in process, Too many will sho...
An extremely wide and long zoom, an easy interface, and very fast autofocus combine to make the Nikon Coolpix P500 an excellent companion camera. Shooting with the P500 reminded me of how much fun photography can be, and that's a nice intangible featur...
