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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon P510

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon P510 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced February 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P500
  • Later Model is Nikon P520
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon P510 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon P510, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and P510 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and P510 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was released 6 years after the P510 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades against the P510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Nikon P510

 Fujifilm X-T30 P510 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019July 2012More modern by 81 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 P510 Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon P510

 Fujifilm X-T30 P510 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 comes with outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Nikon P510 has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon P510 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 compared to the P510.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and P510 is 82 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and P510.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Portrait photography with Nikon P510
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography factors
Nikon P510 Street photography factors
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
lack of image stabilization
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (555 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Sports photography with Nikon P510
79
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
51
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography advice
Nikon P510 Travel photography advice
80
great battery (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (555g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P510 Landscape photography factors
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging advice
Nikon P510 Vlogging advice
36
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
27
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (555 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon P510
 Fujifilm X-T30Nikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Nikon Coolpix P510
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-02-14 2012-07-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 2cm
Available lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 555g (1.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 200 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL5
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $899 $600