Nikon P500 Alternatives
The P500 comes in at #166 out of 244 in Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Here is a brief overview of the P500.
12MP
1/2.3"
494 grams
23-810mm (f3.4-5.7)
![Nikon Coolpix P500 front thumbnail Nikon Coolpix P500 front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P500/Nikon-P500-front.jpg)
Portability
67 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
38
67 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
38
excellent zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
flash built-in
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes HDMI out
bad battery (220 per charge)
can't use external flash
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect autofocus
The following are a few rivals to the Nikon Coolpix P500 listed by their total score. You can see a detailed review of every camera or a comparison to the Nikon P500 by clicking on the urls at the bottom of every camera card. You can also press on the icon to take a look at a visual comparison or click here to view all of them alongside each other.
#1 Canon SX70 HS
20MP
1/2.3"
608 grams
21-1365mm (f3.4-6.5)
![Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front thumbnail Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS/Canon-SX70-HS-front.jpg)
Portability
63 Imaging
47 Features
67 Overall
55
63 Imaging
47 Features
67 Overall
55
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
flash built-in
great min ISO (100)
has bluetooth
can't use external flash
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect autofocus
more heavy than competition in class (608g)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Approach-to-AI-Generated-Content-218x150.jpg)
#2 Nikon B700
20MP
1/2.3"
565 grams
24-1440mm (f3.3-6.5)
![Nikon Coolpix B700 front thumbnail Nikon Coolpix B700 front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-B700/Nikon-B700-front.jpg)
Portability
65 Imaging
46 Features
64 Overall
53
65 Imaging
46 Features
64 Overall
53
better than average battery (350 per charge)
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
flash built-in
great min ISO (100)
can't use external flash
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/photography-glossary-218x150.jpg)
#3 Nikon P950
16MP
1/2.3"
1005 grams
24-2000mm (f2.8-6.5)
![Nikon Coolpix P950 front thumbnail Nikon Coolpix P950 front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P950/Nikon-P950-front.jpg)
Portability
52 Imaging
43 Features
70 Overall
53
52 Imaging
43 Features
70 Overall
53
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
flash built-in
great min ISO (100)
has bluetooth
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect autofocus
more heavy than competition in class (1,005g)
no headphone support
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ai-licence-218x150.jpg)
#4 Nikon P1000
16MP
1/2.3"
1415 grams
24-3000mm (f2.8-8)
![Nikon Coolpix P1000 front thumbnail Nikon Coolpix P1000 front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P1000/Nikon-P1000-front.jpg)
Portability
49 Imaging
42 Features
67 Overall
52
49 Imaging
42 Features
67 Overall
52
excellent zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
flash built-in
great min ISO (100)
has bluetooth
bad battery (250 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect autofocus
more heavy than competition in class (1,415g)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tiktok-218x150.jpg)
#5 Fujifilm HS50 EXR
16MP
1/2"
808 grams
24-1000mm (f2.8-5.6)
![Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front thumbnail Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-HS50-EXR/Fujifilm-HS50-EXR-front.jpg)
Portability
54 Imaging
40 Features
71 Overall
52
54 Imaging
40 Features
71 Overall
52
better than average battery (500 per charge)
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
flash built-in
great min ISO (100)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
more heavy than competition in class (808g)
no headphone support
no Timelapse recording
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LP3_cut_13f_0212-218x150.jpg)
#6 Panasonic FZ80
18MP
1/2.3"
616 grams
20-1200mm (f2.8-5.9)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front thumbnail Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ80/Panasonic-FZ80-front.jpg)
Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
51
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
51
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
flash built-in
great min ISO (80)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect autofocus
more heavy than competition in class (616g)
no external microphone support
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/samsung-evo-microsd-cards-featur-218x150.jpg)
#7 Panasonic FZ300
12MP
1/2.3"
691 grams
25-600mm (f2.8)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front thumbnail Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ300/Panasonic-FZ300-front.jpg)
Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
better than average battery (380 per charge)
environment proof
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
flash built-in
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
more heavy than competition in class (691g)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/snapchat-218x150.jpg)
#8 Sony HX400V
20MP
1/2.3"
660 grams
24-1200mm (f2.8-6.3)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front thumbnail Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V/Sony-HX400V-front.jpg)
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
51
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
51
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
flash built-in
great min ISO (80)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect autofocus
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (660g)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxresdefault-218x150.jpg)
#9 Fujifilm S1
16MP
1/2.3"
680 grams
24-1200mm (f2.8-5.6)
![Fujifilm FinePix S1 front thumbnail Fujifilm FinePix S1 front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-S1/Fujifilm-S1-front.jpg)
Portability
60 Imaging
40 Features
67 Overall
50
60 Imaging
40 Features
67 Overall
50
better than average battery (350 per charge)
environment proof
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
flash built-in
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect autofocus
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
no external microphone support
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iphone-optical-stabilization-218x150.jpg)