22.5-900 mm equivalent (4.0-160 mm), 40x optical zoom, f/3.0-6.5
Memory card
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
Max memory
Up to 2TB (SDXC)
Battery
4x AA batteries (NiMH rechargeable recommended)
Size
113.5 x 78.3 x 94.9 mm
Weight
Approx. 542 g (including battery and memory card)
Nikon COOLPIX B500 FAQ
What battery does the Nikon COOLPIX B500 use?
Nikon COOLPIX B500 uses 4x AA batteries (NiMH rechargeable recommended). When buying used, confirm the seller includes a working charger or plan to add one. See the battery guide for charger and spare-battery checks.
What memory card does the Nikon COOLPIX B500 take?
Nikon COOLPIX B500 uses SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card. The current buyer-facing maximum is Up to 2TB (SDXC); for older or unusual formats, stay within that limit and avoid oversized cards. See the memory card guide before buying cards for older cameras.
Is the Nikon COOLPIX B500 worth buying used?
It can be worth buying if you want a 16 MP effective Nikon digital camera from 2016 with 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS. Check power, lens movement, screen condition, and storage access before paying. Run the used digital camera checklist before buying. For nearby Nikon options, compare Nikon COOLPIX AW130 and Nikon COOLPIX B700.
How do you transfer photos from the Nikon COOLPIX B500?
The simplest transfer path is usually to remove the memory card and use a compatible card reader. If the camera uses internal storage or a rare card format, confirm the cable or reader before buying. The card reader guide and photo transfer guide cover the common options.
Nikon COOLPIX B500 is worth judging as its own Nikon long-zoom body, not just as a generic old compact. Start with condition, the exact battery/card setup, and whether its look fits what you want to shoot.
What owners like
Nikon COOLPIX B500 works best when you want zoom-first daylight travel, casual events, and far-away subjects without carrying an interchangeable-lens kit rather than a technically perfect modern camera; its 1/2.3-inch CMOS and 22.5-900mm equivalent, f/3-6.5, 40x optical zoom are the main character of the look.
Common complaints
Check the lens movement, flash, screen, buttons, and card door calmly before relying on it; older compact bodies can need a little patience without being a bad buy.
What to compare
Compare it with Nikon COOLPIX B700, Nikon COOLPIX P900, Nikon COOLPIX P340, Nikon COOLPIX P520 to decide whether you want this exact body, a cheaper nearby compact, or a slightly more capable alternative.
