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Nikon B500 vs Nikon P510

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P510 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Released February 2016
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
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P500
  • Refreshed by Nikon P520
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon P510 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon B500 vs Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. The resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the P510 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B500 was launched 3 years later than the P510 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the B500 grades against the P510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Nikon P510

 B500 P510 
IntroducedFebruary 2016July 2012Fresher by 45 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Nikon B500

 P510 B500 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Nikon P510

 B500 P510 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon B500 offers physical measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon P510 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

See the Nikon B500 vs Nikon P510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the B500 against the P510.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and P510 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the B500 and P510.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher B500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B500
Portrait photography with Nikon P510
37
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography advice
Nikon P510 Street photography advice
52
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (541g)
51
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (555g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography info
Nikon P510 Travel photography info
59
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (541g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
bad battery (200 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (555g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography info
Nikon P510 Landscape photography info
45
decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (200 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging advice
Nikon P510 Vlogging advice
27
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (541g)
27
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (555 grams)
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Nikon P510
 Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix P510
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-23 2012-07-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-900mm (39.1x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.4 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 541 gr (1.19 pounds) 555 gr (1.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 600 photos 200 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $600