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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P510

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P510 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P500
  • Refreshed by Nikon P520
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P510 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the P510 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was revealed 6 months before the P510 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades versus the P510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Nikon P510

 Fujifilm SL300 P510 

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Fujifilm SL300

 P510 Fujifilm SL300 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon P510

 Fujifilm SL300 P510 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2012Similar age
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 provides external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon P510 has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon P510 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and the P510.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and P510 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and P510.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon P510 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography details
Nikon P510 Portrait photography details
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography advice
Nikon P510 Street photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (555g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography factors
Nikon P510 Sports photography factors
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography features
Nikon P510 Travel photography features
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (555g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography info
Nikon P510 Landscape photography info
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (200 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging factors
Nikon P510 Vlogging factors
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (555g)
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon P510
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Nikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Nikon Coolpix P510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-07-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lbs) 555 grams (1.22 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 200 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $600