Nikon P100 vs Nikon P510
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Nikon P100 vs Nikon P510 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
- Revealed July 2010
(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
- Previous Model is Nikon P500
- Refreshed by Nikon P520
Nikon P100 vs Nikon P510 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon P100 vs Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and P510 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe P100 was announced 24 months prior to the P510 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the P100 matches up against the P510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon P100 vs Nikon P510 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P100 & Nikon Coolpix P510. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P100 Gallery & Nikon P510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Nikon P510
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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Nikon P100
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Revealed | July 2012 | July 2010 | Newer by 24 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P100 and Nikon P510
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Nikon P100 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P100 provides physical dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and 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).
Compare the Nikon P100 vs Nikon P510 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the P100 against the P510.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and P510 is 68 and 66 respectively.
Nikon P100 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P100 and P510.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P510 to render more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged P100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon P100 vs Nikon P510 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P100 | Nikon Coolpix P510 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P100 | Nikon Coolpix P510 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2012-07-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-678mm (26.1x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 481 gr (1.06 lb) | 555 gr (1.22 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" 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 | - | 200 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $400 | $600 |