They are very similar: Link: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_… The S500 has a larger LCD screen and uses the state of the art Li-ion battery. Source(s): digiPro http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=200711...
Check them out in person at a camera store or big box store and compare specs. Both are good quality. It's all gonna depend on they feel to you and ease of use. Don't buy without s... http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=200807...
The Great thing about the Nikon coolpix L12 is that it takes Two AA batteries but they tend to run out really fast! never leave your batteries in your camera when yo uare not using... http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=200707...
The L12 uses standard SD (Secure Digital) memory cards, which is manufactured by many different manufactures - SanDisk, Kingston, Micro, Panasonic, and lots of others. Stay with br... http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=200706...
Hook up your camera the same way you do to transfer your pictures, but when the Picture Project initiates, close it out. Open up My Computer and then double click on the drive that... http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=200707...
There's not a significant difference between the cameras. All you are getting is one megapixel more and image stabilization in the lens, along with one more ISO step. It really wou... http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=200710...
I had a Sony point and shoot camera for a couple of years after which it was burned out after only about ten thousand images. Sony is into electronics, not cameras. What I liked ab... http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=200707...
Unless you want to invalidate your warranty, stick with Nikon batteries. That said, the Li-ion battery should last past the expiration of the camera's warranty. The difference in c... http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=200708...
