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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P510

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P510 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2019
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P500
  • Successor is Nikon P520
Photography Glossary

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P510 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon B600 and Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the P510 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B600 was launched 6 years after the P510 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the B600 grades against the P510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Nikon P510

 B600 P510 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019July 2012Newer by 80 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Nikon B600

 P510 B600 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Nikon P510

 B600 P510 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon B600 has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Nikon P510 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the B600 vs the P510.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B600 and P510 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the B600 and P510.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos though you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer B600 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography info
Nikon P510 Portrait photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B600
Street photography with Nikon P510
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (500 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (555 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography details
Nikon P510 Sports photography details
46
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (280 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B600
Travel photography with Nikon P510
52
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (280 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (500 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
low battery life (200 shots)
heavier than competition in class (555 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography information
Nikon P510 Landscape photography information
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really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (280 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (200 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B600
Vlogging with Nikon P510
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (500g)
27
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (555 grams)
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Nikon P510
 Nikon Coolpix B600Nikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Nikon Coolpix P510
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2012-07-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lbs) 555 gr (1.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 280 shots 200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $297 $600