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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P510

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P510 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Succeeded the Nikon A900
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P500
  • Renewed by Nikon P520
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P510 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon A1000 and Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the P510 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was unveiled 6 years after the P510 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A1000 matches up versus the P510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Nikon P510

 A1000 P510 
LaunchedJanuary 2019July 2012More modern by 80 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Nikon A1000

 P510 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Nikon P510

 A1000 P510 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 features external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon P510 has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1000 versus the P510.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and P510 is 86 and 66 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and P510.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher A1000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P510 Portrait photography factors
52
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography details
Nikon P510 Street photography details
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
51
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (555 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography details
Nikon P510 Sports photography details
50
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography details
Nikon P510 Travel photography details
73
features focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
not so great battery (200 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (555g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 shots)
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (200 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P510 as a Vlogging camera
73
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no mic jack
27
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (555g)
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Nikon P510
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix P510
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-01-18 2012-07-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 555 gr (1.22 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 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 250 photos 200 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $477 $600