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
(88%)
76 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
75010073
The editors liked
Like
It looks and feels the goods.
22.5-810mm focal length is extremely versatile
Picture quality is good in bright light
Controls and ergonomics are impressive
Ridiculously long 36x optical zoom. Comes in a gorgeous cherry red version. Quick
Responsive autofocus. Great LCD screen. Incredibly wide lens
The editors didn't like
Dislike
The 36X zoom lens is absurd. No human can hand hold a lens steady at 810mm
And even with the built in vibration reduction the hand held shots are blurred. To make matters worse there is image softness at both ends of the zoom range. Of the 120 t
High ISO performance is disappointing
Lens is soft at telephoto lengths and is poor at maximum zoom
No hotshoe. Short battery life. Electronic image stabilisation in video mode not effective. Patchy image quality at telephoto end. Poor video quality
36x zoom!, Simple to use, Feels great in the hands,
Average image quality, No RAW, Disappointing video quality
For many photographers, the Nikon P500′s 36x zoom will be just too tempting to resist, and after using it, we can see why. With an unprecedented focal range of 22.5-810mm, there aren’t many subjects that it can’t cover, be it landscape or wildlife, far...
The Nikon Coolpix P500 is a rather modest update of its predecessor, the P100, with the new 36x zoom lens the star of the show. Being able to shoot ultra-wide angle landscapes and extreme close-ups with the same camera is very liberating, but the over...
Abstract: Is a 36x optical zoom intrusive enough? The Nikon Coolpix P500 will take you that far, and we're taking you for a spin in our full P500 review. Nikon Coolpix P500 Report Call it a Super, Mega, Ultra, Deluxe, Supreme, or Big Booming Zoom—the new Nikon ...
The Nikon Coolpix P500 has a solid design, is overflowing with photo and movie features, and has very fast shooting performance for its class
Its photo and video quality is very soft, particularly at high ISOs and in low-light conditions. It also lacks raw support and auto picture rotation
The Nikon Coolpix P500 improves on its predecessor's features and shooting performance, but its photos and video quality still aren't as good as the rest of the package.
Published: 2012-11-20, Author: Christopher , review by: reviewed.com
True, the Coolpix P500 performed horribly in our color accuracy test, but here's the thing: during our time with the camera, the images produced were nevertheless quite attractive. Not only that, but Nikon's Coolpix P500 produces nice exposures in all sho...
Abstract: The P500 is Nikon’s latest bridge camera, taking the place of last year’s P100. Although the newcomer doesn’t fall far from the tree in terms of appearance...
Hugely flexible zoom range, Articulated three inch screen, Zoom control on the lens barrel, Low noise at high sensitivities, High Speed and High Definition video, recording
Struggles to focus at maximum telephoto, Sharpness and contrast drops at telephoto end, Continuous shooting burst is over in under a second
All things considered, the range of features and excellent low noise at high sensitivities make this a camera worthy of consideration if you're in the market for a super-zoom compact or bridge style camera...
Good automated and manual controls; 36X zoom with 22.5mm wide-angle; High-speed movie and burst modes; Very good image quality; EVF and adjustable LCD
No RAW shooting; Stabilization struggles at full telephoto; Battery charges in camera; Slightly soft images
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 experienced ph...
