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product_id: 47909411
title: "B500"
brand: "nikon"
price: "£309.00"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Nikon"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/47909411-b500
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region: Great Britain
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# 7.4 fps Continuous Shooting Built-in Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 40x Optical Zoom B500

**Brand:** nikon
**Price:** £309.00
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Zoom, Connect, Capture — Elevate Your Storytelling Game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** B500 by nikon
- **How much does it cost?** £309.00 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/47909411-b500)

## Best For

- nikon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nikon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Zoom into Every Moment:** Experience stunning clarity with a powerful 40x optical zoom, extendable to 80x Dynamic Fine Zoom—never miss the action, no matter the distance.
- • **Long-lasting Battery Life:** Keep shooting longer with up to 1240 shots on lithium batteries—ideal for extended trips and all-day adventures without the worry of running out of power.
- • **Capture Fast, Capture More:** Shoot at an impressive 7.4 frames per second continuous burst mode—perfect for dynamic sports, wildlife, and candid moments.
- • **Seamless Smart Connectivity:** Stay effortlessly connected with built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and SnapBridge for instant photo sharing and remote control from your smartphone.
- • **Vibrant Tilting LCD Display:** Compose shots from any angle with the 3-inch high-definition tilting LCD, giving you creative freedom and flawless framing every time.

## Overview

The Nikon COOLPIX B500 is a versatile 16MP digital compact camera featuring a 40x optical zoom lens, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for seamless connectivity, and a 3-inch tilting LCD screen. With fast 7.4 fps continuous shooting and extended battery life supporting up to 1240 shots on lithium batteries, it’s designed for professionals and enthusiasts who demand high-quality images and effortless sharing on the go.

## Description

Get stunning image quality the simple way with the Nikon COOLPIX B500. Explore the power of its NIKKOR 40x optical zoom, extendable to 80x Dynamic Fine Zoom¹, putting you at the heart of the action, with the side zoom control adding to superb stability. Take a unique viewpoint with the high-definition tilting LCD monitor, easily recapture subjects with the Snap-back zoom button and keep your camera connected to your smart device with SnapBridge

Review: Great camera - Absolutely love this camera, great condition and everything works well. The zoom on it is amazing, and you connect it to your phone through an app so you can download photos.
Review: Love, Love, Love It! - Absolutely adore this camera! In comparison to the older version of the camera, I love it. The photos are all very crisp (given the correct lighting, not too great in the dark, but I'm not complaining!) and have taken great use in the Sports mode, as I spend a lot of time photographing animals. Could not wait to receive it in the post, but the parcel came the day after with Prime Delivery. A lot of people have complained about instructions being in a different language, but the camera is pretty easy to figure out. My only complaint is that it takes batteries as opposed to charging. But that is because I am used to charging my last camera, not a problem as such, I got used to it pretty quickly and batteries seem to last longer!

## Features

- Snap-back zoom button. Maximum aperture f/3, to 6.5
- Built-in wireless (Wi-Fi)
- 7.4 fps continuous shooting. Shutter speed: 1/1500to, 1s, 1/4000 s (maximum speed during high-speed continuous shooting) 25 s (nightscape + star trails and star trails in multiple exp lighten scene mode)
- 16-megapixels for required image quality. Battery life of still shooting - Approx. 600 shots when using alkaline batteries(*1) Approx. 1240 shots when using lithium batteries(*1) Approx. 750 shots when using EN-MH2 batteries(*1). Battery life of movies (actual battery life for recording) - Approx. 1 h 30 min when using alkaline batteries(*1)(*2) Approx. 4 h 30 min when using lithium batteries(*1)(*2) Approx. 2 h 35 min when using EN-MH2 batteries(*1)(*2)
- Internal Memory: Approximately 20 MB
- Digital zoom: 4.0 multiplier_x
- Included memory card size: 32.0 gb

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01C672SZ4 |
| Age Range Description | All Ages |
| Aperture modes | 6.5 f_stop |
| Are Batteries Included? | No |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection Autofocus (CDAF) |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 50 |
| Available Memory Slots | 1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 33,138 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 410 in All-in-One Digital Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 8 Bit |
| Box Contents | Camera Body, USB Cable, Possible Memory Card |
| Brand Name | Nikon |
| Camera Flash Type | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | 160 mm zoom lens with F3.0-F6.5 aperture |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Nikon F mounting system |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SD |
| Compatible Mountings | Nikon 1 |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 7.40 |
| Crop Mode | 16:9 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,684) |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Tilting |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 854x480 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 16 MP |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 12800 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Exposure Control | Shutter Priority |
| File Format | SD card formats |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | UHS-I |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | 10 |
| Flash Memory Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Flash Memory UHS Speed Class | U1 |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | 10 |
| Flash Modes Description | Auto, On, Off, Slow Synch |
| Focus Features | Contrast Detection Auto Focus |
| Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Bridge |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00018208949021 |
| Hardware Interface | Bluetooth |
| Has Color Screen | No |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization Type | true |
| Item Weight | 542 Grams |
| JPEG Quality Level | Normal |
| Lens Type | 160 millimeters |
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VNA951E1 |
| Maximum Aperture | 6.5 f |
| Maximum Display Resolution | 16 MP |
| Maximum Focal Length | 160 Millimeters |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 Seconds |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 20 MB |
| Metering Methods | Matrixial, Centre-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 4 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 25 Seconds |
| Model Name | Nikon Coolpix B500 |
| Model Number | VNA951E1 |
| Model Series | B500 |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Network Connectivity Technology | NFC, Wi-Fi |
| Night vision | No |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Optical Zoom | 40 |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Product Features | Bluetooth |
| Real Angle Of View | 3 Degrees |
| Rear Webcam Resolution | 16 MP |
| Recording Capacity | 90 Minutes |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Series Number | 500 |
| Shooting Modes | [Automatic, Portrait, Landscape, Macro] |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Specific Uses For Product | [INF] Inferred: Everyday Photography, Family Events, Travel, Outdoor Activities |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| Total Still Resolution | 16 MP |
| UPC | 018208949052 018208949021 |
| Video Capture Format | MP4 |
| Video Capture Resolution | 1080p |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Viewfinder Type | LCD screen |
| White Balance Settings | Shade |
| Wireless Technology Type | Bluetooth |
| Write Speed | up to 50MB/s |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect ratio:** 16:9
- **Compatible mountings:** Nikon 1
- **Expanded ISO minimum:** 100
- **Image stabilisation:** true
- **Maximum aperture:** 6.5 f
- **Maximum focal length:** 160 Millimeters
- **Metering description:** Matrixial, Centre-weighted, Spot
- **Optical zoom:** 40
- **Photo sensor technology:** CMOS
- **Supported file format:** SD card formats

## Images

![B500 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xCr4VgmcL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Hi, I shake like a leaf in the wind, ok maybe not quite that bad but can someone tell me if this has stable shot?**
A: Hiya, i have no problem with my camera, but like most camera's you may be better off using a tripod for macro shot's, and for zoom shot's, otherwise the camera is fine if this helps

**Q: Can this take a 128GB 4K memory card?**
A: The Nikon B500 takes SDXC memory cards from San Disk and Lexar of 64GB and 128GB. Other brands and capacities of cards may work, but Nikon cannot guarantee operation.

**Q: What comes in the box?**
A: camera, strap, usb cable, user manual, batteries and warranty.

**Q: I go on boat trips is this camera good for wildlife photos.**
A: If it's for professional use, it's not good for wildlife photography. For normal use it's best with 4.0-160 mm optical zoom lens.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great camera
*by L***E on 30 December 2025*

Absolutely love this camera, great condition and everything works well. The zoom on it is amazing, and you connect it to your phone through an app so you can download photos.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love, Love, Love It!
*by A***Y on 14 July 2017*

Absolutely adore this camera! In comparison to the older version of the camera, I love it. The photos are all very crisp (given the correct lighting, not too great in the dark, but I'm not complaining!) and have taken great use in the Sports mode, as I spend a lot of time photographing animals. Could not wait to receive it in the post, but the parcel came the day after with Prime Delivery. A lot of people have complained about instructions being in a different language, but the camera is pretty easy to figure out. My only complaint is that it takes batteries as opposed to charging. But that is because I am used to charging my last camera, not a problem as such, I got used to it pretty quickly and batteries seem to last longer!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's Great! But it has been around since 2016
*by D***N on 1 December 2022*

I like this camera very much. Bought it on offer, further research revealed that it was launched in 2016 - so, I have some concerns about how long the software will be supported. It does everything that you would expect, at high resolution, and with a great zoom. I will be buying a good tripod so that I can take full advantage of the zoom facility. This is the second Nikon I have bought in my life. The first was a Nikon FG bought in the 1980s. That model was an expensive disappointment! The photo-cell was defective in a great many units, and failed early on in the life of the camera. It put me off buying another Nikon until now. Hopefully, the B500 Coolpix will prove to be more reliable.

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*Last updated: 2026-04-22*